Freedom of Expression vs Freedom of Harm
Exploring the balance between freedom of expression and public harm — and why stronger legislation, trigger warnings, and editorial standards are urgently needed in media and social platforms.
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Exploring the balance between freedom of expression and public harm — and why stronger legislation, trigger warnings, and editorial standards are urgently needed in media and social platforms.

The UK government’s move to abolish the Human Rights Act and potentially leave the ECHR could leave citizens with no enforceable rights. What would this mean for the public, migrants, and democracy?

Everyone has a story worth telling. Whether your life has been filled with triumphs, challenges, wisdom, or humour, documenting your journey in a book is one of the most powerful ways to preserve your legacy. Writing a book before you die not only gives your loved ones a cherished memory but it also serves as a personal tool to reflect, heal, and leave your mark on the world.

Living with an invisible disability is a silent struggle, one that is often met with doubt, judgment, and unsolicited advice. The absence of visible symptoms often leads others, sometimes even friends or family, to minimise or dismiss the very real impact such conditions have on daily life. This ableist mindset can be harmful, especially when it’s cloaked in “concern” or feigned expertise.

Disabled entrepreneurs often speak of empowerment, community, and visibility. Many position themselves as champions for inclusion and mental health awareness. But what happens when these very individuals, your LinkedIn connections, your supposed allies, ignore your messages, dismiss your contributions, and ghost your professional outreach without so much as an acknowledgment?

When a system structurally excludes, misjudges, or punishes people with fluctuating disabilities, it is not just morally unjust — it may also be legally non-compliant. Disabled individuals and advocacy groups have a strong basis to argue that the PIP framework, as currently implemented, fails to meet legal standards of fairness, equality, and dignity.

As the editor of Disabled Entrepreneur UK, Renata aligns her vision with the Gates Foundation’s mission to combat poverty, eliminate disease, and protect the most vulnerable – calling for equitable change both globally and within the UK.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under intense scrutiny following a High Court ruling that deemed its consultation on proposed changes to disability benefits as “unlawful,” “misleading,” and “unfair.” The court found that the consultation process lacked transparency and failed to adequately consider the impact on disabled individuals.

Exploring Cost-Effective Alternatives to Migrant Hotels and the Need for Public Consultation on Immigration Policies The UK Treasury has admitted that taxpayer-funded hotels accommodating migrants will remain operational for years …

One of the most significant contributors to declining mental health is trauma. Trauma can take many forms, and its impact can be long-lasting and devastating.