Scottish PEN expresses our deepest concerns over the decision by the UK High Court to reject the appeal of Wikileaks founder and publisher Julian Assange against his extradition order to the United States, where he faces up to 175 years in prison for his role in obtaining and publishing classified military and diplomatic documents

Scottish PEN notes with regret the development of an atmosphere in parts of the literary world in Scotland whereby writers and events are singled out to be the subject of attempts to encourage boycotts of work and performances, and enforce the cancellation of events.

A book review by Lizzie Eldridge, Chair of Scottish PEN’s Writers at Risk Committee

Scottish PEN calls for support and police protection for writer Robert Aquilina, who faces threats to his safety due to his public criticism of the Maltese authorities.

Scottish PEN joins call on Turkish authorities to stop the systematic harassment and intimidation of Kurdish journalists, media workers, media outlets, the lawyers that defend them, and Kurdish political party officials.

Scottish PEN’s Project Manager, Lisa Stewart, has written a tribute to former President and Trustee, Carl MacDougall.

Join Scottish PEN as we celebrate World Book Night at Mount Florida Books in Glasgow.

A tribute to former Scottish PEN President, Carl MacDougall, written by Dave Manderson.