Is there freedom of speech in Scotland?

Contrary to what many Americans seem to believe, theirs is not the only country with freedom of speech. Like its counterpart, freedom of the press, freedom of speech is a cornerstone of most, if not all, real democracies. read more

Freedom of speech does not guarantee you that everyone must silently endure your opinion either. They have freedom of speech, too. It is their right to criticize your opinion as it is your right to state it. So, yes, you have freedom of speech in Scotland, and, no, you are not allowed to insult people no matter for what reason. read more

There are always going to be tensions and conflicts, but more and more the issue of what is ‘free speech’ has become heated and controversial, with claims and counter-claims on what people have the right to say and shouldn’t say, and who can say it. read more