For years, debates over hate speech laws have been framed as moral disputes about civility and protection. Increasingly, however, they are becoming legal and political battles over the limits of “free” expression in democratic societies. A
(Istanbul, March 3, 2026) – The Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu will stand trial on March 9, 2026, as the central defendant in a politically motivated mass corruption prosecution, Human Rights Watch said today. Mo
As Britain and Europe falter economically, their response is not domestic reform but extending regulatory reach abroad. For example, the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has been actively enforcing its Online Safety Act globally. And
On Thursday, the European Union Commission announced that the European Social Fund can be used by member states to fund safe abortions and improve access to abortion. This is in response to the European Citizens’ Initiative—My Voice, My Cho
Børge Brende, president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, has resigned following an independent review into his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He is the latest in a string of high-profile figures to feel the consequenc