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Speaking in the House of Commons on 18 June 2025

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

The introduction of offences for religious hatred back in 2006 raised enough concerns about free speech from parliamentarians across the spectrum to lead to section 29J of the Public Order Act. The legislation protecting freedom of expression states clearly:
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