Fear and Silence Surround Antisemitism Royal Commission Submissions

An individual working in a human rights sector expresses fear about making a submission to the antisemitism royal commission, noting the narrowing boundaries of acceptable speech, but acknowledges the consequences of silence.

5 May, 23:26 — 5 May, 23:26

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The GuardianMostly Factual120d ago

I was afraid to make a submission to the antisemitism royal commission. But silence has consequences too

I work in a sector that speaks out on racism and human rights, yet on this issue I have felt the boundaries of acceptable speech narrow around me Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast I did not make a submission to the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion. That is not because I have nothing to say. It is because I was afraid. Continue reading...

By George Newhouse

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Fear and Silence Surround Antisemitism Royal Commission Submissions

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I was afraid to make a submission to the antisemitism royal commission. But silence has consequences too

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