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Proceeding contribution from Paul Goggins (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 July 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Racial and Religious Hatred Bill.


Racial and Religious Hatred Bill

I agree entirely with my hon. Friend. The new clause will give the reassurance that he suggests. He cited the very different legislation in Victoria state, Australia, under which people report complaints to the Equal Opportunities Commission. However, a different system will apply here. The new clause reassures the preachers who my hon. Friend mentioned. It will send out the clear message that there can be no messing about. People will not have the power to make a citizen’s arrest for the offence because that will be entirely a matter for the police—[Interruption.] Does the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Mr. Heath) want me to give way?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
436 c598 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Arrests Incitement Exemptions Freedom of expression Protection Powers Publications Racially aggravated offences Muslims Religion Religious practice Religious hatred Religious freedom Religiously aggravated offences Racial hatred
Legislation
Racial and Religious Hatred Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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