Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
No one can be in any doubt that freedom of speech in the UK is under attack. With thousands arrested for statements deemed “hateful” or “offensive,” concerns are rightly growing about rising censorship and the shrinking space for open debate. The high-profile case of Lucy Connolly, imprisoned for her racist tweet, is just one example.
In this powerful short film, volunteers from WORLDwrite’s Freedom Film Project hit the streets of Hackney, Epping, and Kent to speak with members of the public and friends of the charity. Together they explore critical questions and present the case for free speech with no ifs or buts. Should our thoughts, words, what we hear, see or read ever be regulated? Join the conversation and let us know what you think.
Featuring thoughtful insights from author and academic Joanna Williams and Tony Gilland, Chief of Staff at MCC Brussels, this video is a call to action for anyone concerned about freedom in modern Britain.
🎥 Filmed by WORLDwrite
📍 Locations: Hackney, Epping, and Kent
🙏 Special thanks to all interviewees
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💬 Join the conversation
📢 Support the cause – Help put freedom back on the map:
👉 Subscribe to our channel
👉 Visit our JustGiving page to support our work at justgiving.com/campaign/freedom-olympics
#FreeSpeech #Censorship #FreedomOfExpression #WORLDwrite #FreedomFilmProject
No one can be in any doubt that freedom of speech in the UK is under attack. With thousands arrested for statements deemed “hateful” or “offensive,” concerns are rightly growing about rising censorship and the shrinking space for open debate. The high-profile case of Lucy Connolly, imprisoned for her racist tweet, is just one example.
In this powerful short film, volunteers from WORLDwrite’s Freedom Film Project hit the streets of Hackney, Epping, and Kent to speak with members of the public and friends of the charity. Together they explore critical questions and present the case for free speech with no ifs or buts. Should our thoughts, words, what we hear, see or read ever be regulated? Join the conversation and let us know what you think.
Featuring thoughtful insights from author and academic Joanna Williams and Tony Gilland, Chief of Staff at MCC Brussels, this video is a call to action for anyone concerned about freedom in modern Britain.
🎥 Filmed by WORLDwrite
📍 Locations: Hackney, Epping, and Kent
🙏 Special thanks to all interviewees
________________________________________
💬 Join the conversation
📢 Support the cause – Help put freedom back on the map:
👉 Subscribe to our channel
👉 Visit our JustGiving page to support our work at justgiving.com/campaign/freedom-olympics
#FreeSpeech #Censorship #FreedomOfExpression #WORLDwrite #FreedomFilmProject
