Free Pablo Hasél

Dramatic moves against freedom of expression in Spain.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43407694

César Strawberry rapper get two year prison sentence for lyrics (suspended).

• “”In December, 12 members of the rap group Insurgencia each received two-year jail terms, for glorifying terrorism in one of their songs

• In February, the Supreme Court confirmed a three-and-a-half year jail term for Mallorcan rapper Valtònyc for glorifying terrorism and insulting the monarchy in his lyrics

• Earlier this month, Catalan rapper Pablo Hasél also received a two-year sentence and a fine of 37,800 euros (£33,500; $46,700) on similar charges

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Meanwhile in Turkey and elsewhere”

http://voiceproject.org/campaign/imprisoned-artists/

Back in Blightly Transpontine reminds me that the anti-rave Criminal Justice Act from 1994 is still in effect …

https://history-is-made-at-night.blogspot.co.uk