Democracy Archive

  • Public Toilets and the Limits of Freedom

    Public Toilets and the Limits of Freedom

    Chris Ashford makes the case for the repeal of S71 of the Sexual Offences Act, deeming it bigoted and unnecessary.

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  • Fear and Loathing in Leeds

    Fettering Freedom of Expression

    Following the Leeds Salon debate on ‘Freedom of Expression’, Paul Thomas examines Leeds University’s ‘Protocol on Freedom of Expression’.

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  • Freedom of Expression and the University (May, Leeds Salon)

    Freedom of Expression and the University (May, Leeds Salon)

    On Thursday 20th of May, Leeds Salon will host a debate on 'Freedom of Expression and the University'.

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  • The TUC and the dangers of far-right obsession

    Fear and Loathing in Leeds

    Phillip Dickinson argues that Leeds University Union's 'No Platform' position poses a far greater threat to democracy than the BNP.

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  • The Case of Tzipi Livni

    The Case of Tzipi Livni

    Sean McHale discusses the recent attempt to indict Israeli Foreign Minister for alleged war crimes during last year’s War on Gaza.

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