Search: prior restraint, national level, head of government Margaret Thatcher
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1 incident matches this view.
Country: United Kingdom, RSF 2026 rank: 18th of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Licensing and closure of outlets (1) Prior restraint (1)
Stage: Silence (1)
Outcome: Reversed (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Margaret Thatcher
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1988 | United Kingdom bars broadcasters from airing Sinn Féin members' own voices | United Kingdom (RSF 2026 rank: 18th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Margaret Thatcher | Reversed (September 16, 1994) |