Lords say ‘gay hate’ law is a threat to free speech
Several members of the House of Lords have voiced serious concerns about the Government’s proposed ‘incitement to homophobic hatred’ offence.
Several members of the House of Lords have voiced serious concerns about the Government’s proposed ‘incitement to homophobic hatred’ offence.
Last night 169 MPs voted to support a free speech protection to the Government’s proposed offence of inciting hatred on grounds of sexual orientation, but the amendment was defeated.