Free Speech
True Courage in Hong Kong
Lai is a hero who has put his own life at stake so that others can continue to fight for our shared values of freedom and human dignity.
The BSA’s Digging Its Own Grave
Two decisions highlight the need for its rapid disestablishment.
Freedom of Speech Is Dying in Europe
When people can speak freely across borders, traditional state propaganda loses its grip, making the subjugation of the internet the primary imperative for modern political control.
And a Cyclist Commandeers the Court
Yet another perverse inversion of victimhood and abuse of bad legislation.
Face of the Day
Ani O’Brien said “in desperation or frustration” she made a complaint with NetSafe – which receives and assesses complaints – and then took the case under the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Foreign Interference Is Very Real Here
I recently gave a speech to MPs, academics, journalists, and the general public on foreign interference in New Zealand, sharing some real and personal stories of mine.
If Pauline Doesn’t Have Free Speech, None of Us Do
Once again, the High Court will have to do what captured lower courts simply will not.
Free Speech, but Not for Thee
Let’s be clear. Auckland Council doesn’t own council venues. Ratepayers own them. Auckland Council can’t stop people using them without good reason. And having opposing ideological views isn’t one of them.
People Have Rights, Religions Do Not
We need a state confident enough to say that no mosque, church, temple, synagogue, prophet, scripture, imam, pastor or ideology is above criticism. Not one.
Mouthing off Is Now a No No
If we take everything that is said too seriously, we are in danger of completely losing our sense of humour.
Hero Doctor Punished for Telling the Truth
The Karen Class destroys a good man, just for speaking plainly.
What This Says About Free Speech in Britain Today
I’m saying it without my name attached, in a publication built specifically to defend my right to say it with my name attached. If that strikes you as a contradiction, it should.