Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Undercover policing connection
Freedom Press became a core participant in the Undercover Policing Inquiry after a former undercover Metropolitan Police officer was confirmed to have contributed to the paper in 1980 and 1981.
2013
Second arson attack
An arson attack caused significant damage to the premises on 1 February, though no one was injured.
1993
Neo-fascist firebombing
The Whitechapel shop was firebombed during confrontations involving Combat 18 and anti-fascist groups.
1945
War Commentary prosecution
Vernon Richards, Marie-Louise Berneri, John Hewetson and Philip Sansom were arrested and prosecuted over the anti-militarist newspaper War Commentary and allegations concerning the armed forces.