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Adam Tomkins

@ProfTomkins

Professor of Law, University of Glasgow. Latest book: On The Law of Speaking Freely. Now writing about Enlightenment, democracy, and decline.

Glasgow Katılım Şubat 2013
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Paul Sweeney@PaulJSweeney·
Sadly the building has now partially collapsed. I hope the fire can be contained. The corner of the Forsyth Building, as well as the Caledonian Chambers and Central Hotel seem unaffected. It's a massive blow to Union Street with the restoration of the Egyptian Halls in prospect.
Paul Sweeney@PaulJSweeney

It's awful to see this fire on Union Street flare up again tonight and take full hold of the Forsyth Building. I hope all the firefighters stay safe and that they can save this B-listed building, which dates back to 1851, when it was built for the decorating firm John Orr & Sons.

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Paul Sweeney
Paul Sweeney@PaulJSweeney·
It's awful to see this fire on Union Street flare up again tonight and take full hold of the Forsyth Building. I hope all the firefighters stay safe and that they can save this B-listed building, which dates back to 1851, when it was built for the decorating firm John Orr & Sons.
LBC News Scotland@LBCNewsScot

The building’s now fully ablaze. A loud bang was heard before a huge plume of black smoke rose into the sky, with flames ripping through the building.

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Adam Tomkins@ProfTomkins·
My latest podcast appearance, talking on Evangelization & Culture’s “Word on Fire”podcast, on free speech, heresy, and more. Huge thanks to Tod Worner for having me on! wordonfire.org/videos/evangel…
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Adam Tomkins@ProfTomkins·
Huge thanks to Seamus Perry for nominating On the Law of Speaking Freely as one of his books of the year in this week’s New Statesman
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Index on Censorship
Index on Censorship@IndexCensorship·
We're deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Tom Stoppard. A valued patron and contributor, he was not only a brilliant and daringly inventive writer but also a steadfast champion of free expression. 1/3
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Adam Tomkins@ProfTomkins·
One of my favourite Tom Stoppard interview quotes: What do you most dislike, he was asked. “Conservatives who don’t conserve”, he answered. Amen.
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Towering genius. He should have been awarded the Nobel prize for literature. RIP, Sir Tom Stoppard. Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88 - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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Law & Liberty
Law & Liberty@LawLiberty·
On the latest episode of The Law and Liberty Podcast, @ProfTomkins joins @McGillPatterson to discuss his new book, "On the Law of Speaking Freely" and the future of free speech in the English-speaking world. loom.ly/QdJ0YVw
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Hart Publishing
Hart Publishing@hartpublishing·
The audiobook of ‘On the Law of Speaking Freely’ by @ProfTomkins is available now! Chosen by Lord Sumption as one of The Spectator’s Books of the Year: “Much more than a law book … It deserves a much wider readership than just lawyers.” 🎧 Listen here: adbl.co/44zOMbP
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Council of Europe
Council of Europe@coe·
#OnThisDay, 75 years ago, the European Convention on Human Rights was opened for signature in Rome.  The European Convention on Human Rights impacts over 700 million people in Europe, safeguarding our fundamental freedoms. Happy anniversary, #ECHR!
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Adam Tomkins@ProfTomkins·
@cearta Thank you so much 🙏 What lovely words ☺️
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Eoin O'Dell@cearta·
@ProfTomkins It’s not often I agree with him; but, uni this case, he’s absolutely right. Wonderful book. My only problem with it is that it ended!
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Adam Tomkins@ProfTomkins·
In this week’s Spectator:
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John Smith Centre
John Smith Centre@JohnSmithCentre·
🎤 “We can’t grow unless we hear from others whom we disagree with or who are telling us things we do not already know.” @ProfTomkins speaks passionately about free speech and why it’s important for public debate and individuals. @UofGSocSci @UofGSPS @UofGLaw @UofGlasgow
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John Smith Centre
John Smith Centre@JohnSmithCentre·
⌛️ There's still time to get your free tickets to 'SHUT UP! Should offensive speech be free?', a John Smith Centre event with @ProfTomkins. 📅 28 Oct 2025 📍 Humanities Lecture Theatre, Gilbert Scott Building 🤝 Open to @UofGlasgow students & staff 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/shut-up-shou…
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