In response to PEN International call to action, for World Press Freedom Day, Ruth Maguire MSP has written a letter of appeal to Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el-Sisi, President of Egypt, calling for the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Ismail al-Iskandrani. Ismail al-Iskandrani is an award-winning writer, investigative journalist and sociopolitical researcher... Continue Reading →
World Press Freedom Day
Ruth Maguire MSP joined colleagues in the Scottish Parliament chamber to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May. World Press Freedom Day 2022, acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional... Continue Reading →
Day of the Imprisoned Writer
Last week, I gave a speech in the Scottish Parliament leading a debate to mark Day of the Imprisoned Writer. This day is marked every year on 15 November by PEN International to stand in solidarity with at-risk and imprisoned writers across the globe. Around the world, too many writers are in prison; this includes... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 