News Freedom of speech Survey looks at the state of censorship in the arts Research aims to document trends in recent years around freedom of expression
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Analysis Freedom of speech The battle over free speech The recent furore over Arts Council England’s guidance on risk has raised questions about censorship in museums
News Freedom of speech NPOs must support freedom of expression, says revised arts council guidance 'Political' work will not lose funding, says ACE after censorship row
News Arts Council England Arts council to clarify guidance after NPO censorship row Funder says it is committed to free expression as sector questions 'unworkable' risk guidance
News Moves Alistair Hudson to leave Manchester galleries for new role in Germany Whitworth and Manchester Art Gallery chief will step down at the end of 2022
News Governance Museum governance ‘synonymous with privileges for politicians’ Report finds alarming levels of political interference in many European museums
News Freedom of speech University urged to give clarity on Whitworth director’s ‘dismissal’ Artists and staff have condemned the move but university says Alistair Hudson remains in post
News Freedom of speech Concern after Whitworth director is ‘pressured to leave’ over Palestine statement There are calls for freedom of expression to be protected after a reported attempt to dismiss Alistair Hudson