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Scottish PEN expresses concern regarding refusal of bail application by journalist Julian Assange

Scottish PEN notes with great concern that WikiLeaks founder and publisher Julian Assange was refused bail in relation to ongoing attempts of the government of the United States that he be extradited to face espionage and hacking charges.

January 13, 2021
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Women Writers: Naomi Mitchison Lecture

The 2021 Naomi Mitchison Lecture will focus on issues of women’s rights. Led by Scottish PEN’s Women’s Writers Committee, and featuring guest writer Jenny Lindsay.

January 12, 2021
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Scottish Black Writers Group with Nandi Jola

During Black History Month, we partnered with Scottish BAME Writers Network to launch the Scottish Black Writers Group. The next meeting of the group is set for Thursday 18th February and features writer Nandi Jola.

January 6, 2021
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Scottish Black Writers Group with Alex Wheatle

During Black History Month, we partnered with Scottish BAME Writers Network to launch the Scottish Black Writers Group. The next meeting of the group is set for Thursday 21st January and features writer Alex Wheatle.

January 6, 2021
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Watch our event: The Right to Write

On Thursday 10th December, Just Festival and Scottish PEN hosted a conversation with writers Leela Soma and David Manderson to mark Human Rights Day 2020. Watch a recording of the event below.

December 17, 2020
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Scottish PEN joins Human Rights Day civil society letter

On global Human Rights Day over 110 groups from across the UK issue an open letter to the Prime Minister and political leaders, urging them to protect people’s rights and the rule of law, and stand by the Human Rights Act.

December 10, 2020
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Scottish Black Writers Group with Delia Jarrett-Macauley

During Black History Month, we partnered with Scottish BAME Writers Network to launch the Scottish Black Writers Group. The next meeting of the group is set for Thursday 17th December and features writer Delia Jarrett-Macauley.

December 1, 2020

Survey: Assessing the impact of Scottish defamation law on writers and publishers

In partnership with the University of Strathclyde, this survey from Scottish PEN hopes to assess the impact current defamation law in Scotland has on writers, journalists, editors, publishers, campaigners, and social media users.

December 1, 2020

 

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