Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech

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Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech

1DuncanHill
Mar 11, 10:31 am

The Ferret website reports Dozens of complaints about reading material in school libraries have been received, with campaigners warning that "book bans" could increase.

"some librarians told The Ferret they are “thinking twice” about putting potentially controversial books on display, concerned that they could face organised online campaigns and doxxing"