Archive - The Chilling Effect

The Amnesty Letter

Denies "legitimate representation" to people of conscience

May 28, 2021 •

April 2021

Speaking Up for Free Speech

I am speaking about the #ChillingEffect on Thusday, the 29th April, at 6.30pm

Apr 25, 2021 •

February 2021

Execution in Effigy- A Very Chilling Effect

The Deputy Prime Minister of Spain is executed in effigy in a sinister attempt to silence her for speaking up for women's rights.

Feb 28, 2021 •

Legislating Hate Speech - Lessons from Scotland

Stating that there are only two sexes, does that make you transphobic, really?

Feb 7, 2021 •

December 2020

Is Liking a Tweet Hate Speech?

A salutary tale of a TD and two little red hearts

Dec 20, 2020 •

Stand up for Human Rights

On this International Day of Human Rights 2020 let us stand up for human rights and democracy in Ireland and #RecoverBetter from the #ChillingEffect of…

Dec 10, 2020 •

Human rights, democracy, silencing and cyber intimidation.

Standing up to the #ChillingEffect

Dec 8, 2020 •

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