Talking Allowed: The Arts, the Law, and Freedom of Expression
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The Arts, The Law, And Freedom Of Expression (With One Eye On That Cartoon)
In 2016, Bill Leak’s controversial cartoon generated widespread debate about free speech and racism in Australia. Following Leak’s death on March 10, and in light of proposed amendments to Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, those debates have resurfaced and intensified.
In her talk, ‘The Arts, the Law, and Freedom of Expression (with one eye on that cartoon)’ Jani McCutcheon from the UWA School of Law will speak to a number of ethical and legal issues that underpin the complex relationship between the arts, the law, and freedom of expression.
Talking Allowed
‘Talking Allowed’ is a new series of presentations offered by the UWA Institute of Advanced Studies and the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery.
On the second Tuesday of every month, a UWA academic will give a short presentation on a topic of current relevance to the arts and culture before inviting the audience to participate in discussion and debate.
‘Talking Allowed’ is designed to be thought-provoking, challenging, stimulating and engaging. Come along and join the dialogue on matters that are of great importance to our society.
Organiser The UWA Institute of Advanced Studies
Organiser of Talking Allowed: The Arts, the Law, and Freedom of Expression
The Institute serves as a focus for the wide dissemination of ideas, knowledge transfer and research at UWA. Throughout the year the Institute hosts visits from distinguished scholars, intellectuals and artists. As part of our annual program, the Institute hosts public lectures, postgraduate masterclasses and symposia to share knowledge and research, and to engage community discussion on contemporary issues.
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