Ireland's Deputy PM, Micheal Martin, addresses concerns about the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022's impact on free speech.
Ireland's Deputy PM, Micheal Martin, acknowledges legitimate concerns about hate speech legislation's impact on free speech. The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022, currently at committee stage, aims to deal with hate crimes and update existing hate speech laws. If Justice Minister Helen McEntee proposes amendments, legislation could be re-examined. Critics argue the bill lacks a definition of "hate."
April 17, 2024
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