Let's end this legislation by trial and errorThursday June 10, 2010The prison population in England and Wales is 85,000 and growing, thanks partly to a raft of new offences that seriously infringe on our civil liberties. Suzy Dean has had enough. |
Why 'no platform' is incompatible with freedom of speechWednesday April 28, 2010The refusal by mainstream parties to debate with the BNP is illiberal and reactionary, argues Suzy Dean. It demeans us, the public, and the democratic election process. |
The Bully State: another viewWednesday March 3, 2010Suzy Dean welcomes The Bully State (“an uncompromising stance on liberty of lifestyle and a rich resource of examples on how government regulation has crept into our private lives”) but wonders whether Brian Monteith’s book is a missed opportunity. The Bully State is published by The Free Society, price £5.99 |
Free speech and the court of public opinion: let the people decideThursday February 4, 2010John Terry’s “crime” was not cheating on his wife, says Suzy Dean, but trying to gag the press using a “super-injunction” |
Everyone should have the freedom to flyMonday February 16, 2009Suzy Dean, co-founder of Modern Movement, sees through the environmental moralising about modern air travel |
Alcohol, feminism and freedomThursday November 6, 2008The government’s alcohol strategy is meddling, misogynistic and a million miles from the reality of the way we socialise, argues Suzy Dean |
Rewriting of the rules of social acceptabilityWednesday September 17, 2008Thanks to over-zealous council officials, “a stroll in the park” has taken on a whole new meaning, reports Suzy Dean |
War on alcohol threatens individual freedomWednesday August 13, 2008Suzy Dean urges people to stand up against the gradual criminalisation of an entire generation |