Unpublished article written by Richard Webster.
Article written by Tarlach McGonagle and published in Dublin University Law Journal.
Handwritten text of a speech delivered by Kevin Boyle and headed 'Third International Religious Liberty Congress', and which opens "Last week I stood down as Director of Article 19 and as Chairman of the International Committee for the Defence of Salman Rushdie and his Publishers. Under the topic heading of 'Western Europe', I thought I would speak about the Rushdie affair as it relates to Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Expression.... (written in blue ink) Also included is handwritten (in black ink) text by Boyle that is headed: 'Ladies & Gentlemen, my conclusion is going to be modest . . .' and outlines comment on Article 19 and the Rushdie case. These may be linked documents.
File of documents relating to the Board and its members and actions while working in defence of Salman Rushdie. Prof. Kevin Boyle was Chair of the Board.
Agenda and minutes of meetings of the International Committee for the Defence of Salman Rushdie and his Publishers, detailing actions and discussions of the Board.
File of letters between the Board of the International Committee for the Defence of Salman Rushdie and his Publishers, Kevin Boyle and numerous others including: Inger-Sophie Helmebakk, Mette Heiland, Tor Erik Solberg, Steingrim Wolland, Oystein Randers-Pehrson, Association of Norwegian Non-Fiction Writers, Association of Norwegian Non-Literary Translators, John Hoylan, Article 19, the Rationalist Press Association Limited, John Fraser M.P. House of Commons, Westminster, the Editor, Independent Newspaper, London, Heather M[ovson], Canada; Gordon J. Sheppard, Chief Superintendent, Charing Cross Division, London.
File of press releases and statements issued by the International Committee for the Defence of Salman Rushdie and his Publishers.
File of items relating to the conference held at Trinity College Dublin, "Let in the Light" on Censorship, Secrecy, and Democracy, focusing on various aspects of censorship from political to cultural. File includes text of remarks by Kevin Boyle at the conference and wider documents about censorship and freedom of information/expression/rights.
Assorted newsletters of various human rights groups and committees which have an interest and input into defence of freedom of expression and freedom of information, similar to Article 19.
A file of documents relating specifically to Censorship and Freedom of Expression in China, including a report: "Article 19 Censorship Monitor, China: August - September 1989", including detailed research on F.O.E. issues in China; a document entitled "A Charter for China's Reform", focusing on Freedom of Expression and Censorship in China; Document entitled "The Charter and the Government's Reply", being excerpts from "A Charter for China's Reform" and circulated for comment by Article 19.; An "Article 19 China Appeal" issued by A19; and a brochure entitled "Free China".