Alan Bissett and Jean Rafferty write in informed dialogue, assessing contemporary law as it pertains to freedom of speech. Taking the Leveson Inquiry as their starting point the writers discuss the state of freedom of speech across the world, local sectarianism, and the press’ ability comment on world events like no other medium can. Published in partnership with ScottishPen.
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Freedom of Expression in the New Scotland
Alan Bissett and Jean Rafferty write in informed dialogue, assessing contemporary law as it pertains to freedom of speech. Taking the Leveson Inquiry as their starting point the writers discuss the state of freedom of speech across the world, local sectarianism, and the press’ ability comment on world events like
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