The Free Speech Union is a non-partisan, mass membership, public interest body that stands up for the speech rights of its members and campaigns for free speech more widely. Click to watch our Founder and General Secretary, Lord Young of Acton, discuss what the FSU has achieved and the people we have helped.
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Staffordshire Police drop Orwellian charges against Robert Moss – a fireman of 28 years – after he was arrested for criticising his former employer on Facebook.
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The Home Secretary has announced that she will scrap non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) in their current form following a series of high-profile cases, including that of FSU member Graham Linehan.
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The High Court has ruled that the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) acted unlawfully in suspending two elected FSU members over public remarks made.
Read moreIf you want to speak up about an issue that matters to you, you should be free to do so without fear of being penalised. We have helped over 5,000 people who’ve found themselves in trouble merely for expressing a controversial opinion or for exercising their right to lawful free speech, whether at college or university, in the workplace or on social media.
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Free speech is a fundamental human right and the most important one of all because without it we wouldn’t be able to defend the others. It’s the lifeblood of democracy and a bulwark against tyranny.
Academic freedom is the lifeblood of universities. By engaging in open discussion, students and academics are able to develop different ideas and advance the frontiers of knowledge.
Freedom of expression extends to nonverbal and creative forms of communication — art, music, film, performance and symbols — that convey ideas beyond spoken or written words.
Freedom of the press is essential for the proper functioning of democracy. Without journalists holding the powerful to account citizens cannot make informed decisions at the ballot box.
Free speech is the bedrock on which all our other freedoms rest, yet it is currently in greater peril than at any time since the Second World War. The Free Speech Union is a non-partisan, not-for-profit membership organisation that stands up for people whose right to freedom of expression has been violated. Not only do we pressure institutions to uphold their own free speech policies through direct challenges and media scrutiny, but we also litigate when we believe they’ve acted unlawfully. This work is particularly urgent in the present climate, with people being cancelled every day for daring to challenge the latest ideological dogma, either in the workplace or public square.
As a member of the Free Speech Union, you gain access to an invaluable support network that will come to your aid if you ever find yourself in trouble for something you’ve said. The FSU ensures that every voice, no matter how controversial or challenging, has the right to be heard without fear. In an era where speaking one’s mind can lead to unforeseen consequences, it’s reassuring to know that with the FSU, you’re never navigating those challenges alone.
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