We have now reached capacity, we have over booked to allow for drop outs so there will be no waiting list for this event.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in democracies, but it often comes into tension with efforts to limit the spread of harmful misinformation and hate speech. This event will provide perspectives from both sides of this complex issue.
In this lecture, the journalist and author, Toby Young, current holder of the Contrarian Prize and founder of the Free Speech Union will argue that efforts to suppress misinformation and controversial views often backfire and undermine democratic discourse.
Responding to the lecture will be Dr Mark Honigsbaum, Senior Lecturer in Journalism at City, University of London, and Jemima Kelly, Columnist at the Financial Times. The event will be chaired by Cindy Yu, Assistant Editor of the Spectator.
This is a public conversation so there will be plenty of time for audience questions to really engage in a meaningful dialogue.
The Contrarian Prize was established to recognise the independence, courage and sacrifice of British public figures whose ideas challenge the status quo. You can read more about it here.
Schedule:
18:00-18:30: Registration
18:30-20:00: Lecture
20:00-21:00: Drinks reception
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