freedom of expression

One year on, Saudi blogger Raif Badawi remains behind bars

Patrick Corrigan on May 7, 2015, 10:54 am

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Today marks a year since Saudi Arabian blogger Raif Badawi was sentenced to 1,000 lashes and 10 years in jail. Raif Badawi received the sentence, along with a fine of 1 million riyals, from Jeddah’s criminal court on 7 May 2014 for setting up an online forum for public debate. He is an Amnesty International prisoner of conscience and a global campaign has been initiated to call for his release, gathering the support of over a million people worldwide. On 9 January …

Culture Night Belfast & the right to freedom of expression #CNB12

Patrick Corrigan on September 20, 2012, 12:38 pm

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Culture Night Belfast (and in a few other towns besides) is almost upon us. Tomorrow night is a chance for thousands of people to take to the streets, bars, cafes, offices and other nooks and crannies around the city to experience all sorts of arts and cultural experiences. While most events are concentrated on the Cathedral Quarter area of the city, this year’s Culture Night has extended its reach across the city. There are simply too many events to preview effectively …