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Berlin Speech ICD Freedom of Expression Conference

This is my speech at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy's Freedom of Expression Conference:


There were a number of interesting other speeches and when I get the time I will listen to some of the others. The full play list is here:
Full playlist for conference

I have just started listening to Craig Murray's Speech

He raises some interesting questions as to how the BBC has a formal system of banning certain speakers - such as himself.

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