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Jay Whittaker

LGBT History Month: Jay Whittaker

Scottish PEN marks the end of LGBT History Month 2022 by sharing a blog by poet, Jay Whittaker. The theme of ‘Blurring Borders: A World in Motion’ has been set by LGBT Youth Scotland for this year’s activities. You can learn more on the LGBT History Month website. Blurring borders – we’ve been here before […]

March 2, 2022
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Scottish PEN welcomes campaigner for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, Roberta Metsola, as President of the European Parliament

We hope that Roberta Metsola will continue her strong record on protecting the rights of journalists and supporting free expression, and the fight for justice for journalists including Daphne Caruana Galizia and Jan Kuciak.

February 4, 2022
Jo Clifford

LGBT History Month: Jo Clifford

Scottish PEN is pleased to mark the beginning of LGBT History Month by sharing a blog by playwright and member, Jo Clifford.

February 1, 2022
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Defamation Reform

Access videos, reports and other updates from the Scottish PEN Defamation Reform Campaign here.

October 26, 2021

A Step in the Right Direction

Here is our statement on the Scottish Law Commission’s working draft for defamation reform in Scotland.

August 1, 2017

Acting Project Manager appointed: Nik Williams

We welcome defamation and surveillance expert Nik Williams to Scottish PEN’s Acting Project Manager post.

June 30, 2017

#DefamationScot: Making Noise, Calling for Reform

MSPs, writers, and journalists demand defamation reform to bring law in line with modern technology in event at Scottish Parliament.

June 30, 2017

Freedom of expression at the Edinburgh Art Festival

The Edinburgh Art Festival starts today, so we’re offering our pick of events that amplify marginalised voices and explore free speech in the digital age.

July 28, 2016

 

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