Ireland's proposed hate speech laws, the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022, will not progress further until the autumn
IRELAND’S PROPOSED HATE speech laws, the Criminal Justice Bill 2022, will not progress further until the autumn, it is understood.
It is understood that following the Seanad debate on the bill last month, a number of government senators requested a meeting with the minister to highlight their concerns about the new law. McDowell said in his view, the legislation will create a chilling effect on free speech, stating that “most people will take many many steps to avoid the danger of being prosecuted and shut their mouths”.
Meanwhile, Fine Gael’s Barry Ward defended the legislation, calling it progressive and stating that it is not about stifling debate.
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