Whistleblowing and freedom of expression: personal rights and public wrongs
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Protect Legal Adviser Isaac Heather highlights the significant gaps in UK law when it comes to protecting free expression.
As we continue to see tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, much of our day-to-day activity rightly feels utterly diminished in both its relevance and its significance.
One facet, one truth, one value that has had its fundamental significance once again highlighted though is the importance of the right to freedom of expression.
Blink and you’ll miss another series of reports on new forms of censorship, fresh penalties for challenging the narrative, and increased attempts to limit the free exchange of information, views, and ideas. Among many, many other things, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can give us pause to reflect on the foundational role free speech has in contributing to a healthy society and a healthy democracy.
Just as there are profound links between free expression and democracy, between free expression and the rule of law, at Protect we believe that so too...
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