'Is the UK a safe space for free speech?,' IEA Think Tent at Tory Party Conference

Nationalism and the Culture Wars podcast · Oct 13, 2022 · 1h

Some say free speech has taken a hammering in recent years. Online, on university campuses, and in advertising, the voices of censorship seem to grow ever louder. But does this reflect reality? And how can free speech advocates defend the rights to speak, offend and oppose, from those who set out to silence criticism, dissent and offence? Speakers: John O’Connell (Chair), Chief Executive, TaxPayers’ Alliance Marc Glendening, Head of Cultural Affairs, Institute of Economic Affairs Eric Kaufmann, Professor of politics, Birkbeck, University of London Winston Marshall, Musician, writer &…