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The country writers festival that descended into chaos

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Controversy at the Writers' Festival

This chapter explores the backlash surrounding a new code of conduct at a writers' festival that aimed to foster respectful discourse but inadvertently limited discussions on critical social issues. It highlights the tensions between free speech and perceived censorship, particularly in relation to topics like anti-Semitism and political discussions about Israel and Gaza.

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