"After all, not one citizen actually spoke at the trial to say that they were offended by the tweet or other material. Even Twitter didn’t take it down. This was…
Miguel OrtizApril 1, 2022
Ten years ago, no one would have batted an eyelid at Maya Forstater’s view that “men cannot change into women” says Lois McLatchie. Nowadays, expressing such a view can result…
Miguel OrtizMarch 14, 2022
The laws that govern behaviour on our streets have had a chilling effect on freedom of speech. Ambiguous wording in legislation and confused enforcement protocols have led to a spate…
Miguel OrtizMarch 3, 2022
A bishop, and a longstanding MP and former government minister, faced trial by the General Prosecutor for having publicly expressed their faith-based views.
Miguel OrtizFebruary 8, 2022
Finnish politician begins trial for tweet while demonstrators protest for the right to free speech
Miguel OrtizJanuary 24, 2022
The ECHR has ruled against reopening the “gay cake” case. The court dismissed an attempt to re-open an eight-year legal battle focused on whether small business owners can be forced…
Miguel OrtizJanuary 6, 2022
UK Supreme Court’s protection of freedom of conscience for service providers remains final word on cake dispute after European Court of Human Rights throws out activist pursuit of Christian bakers
Miguel OrtizJanuary 6, 2022
What would you do if a policeman turned up at your door saying that a tweet you had written the night before about biological sex and gender amounted a criminal…
Miguel OrtizDecember 23, 2021
The police, crime, sentencing and courts bill is an opportunity to address critical issues within the law
Miguel OrtizSeptember 16, 2021
