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A Point of View

Roger Scruton: In Defence of Free Speech

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Roger Scruton argues that the law on freedom of speech ought to protect those who express heretical views and not be used to close down debate.
"Free speech is not the cause of the tensions that are growing around us, but the only possible solution to them."
Producer: Sheila Cook. Show less

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Presenter:
Roger Scruton
Producer:
Sheila Cook

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