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Opinion: Regulation of the web doesnt need to stifle free speech in truth, it may encourage it

Ruth Smeeth, CEO of Index on Censorship, argued this week that proposed ‘online harm’ laws is a risk to free speech. It's nothing of the kind
Ruth Smeeth, CEO of Index on Censorship, argued this week that proposed ‘online harm’ legislation is a threat to free speech. It is nothing of the sort

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Author: The Independent

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