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Proceeding contribution from Paul Goggins (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 31 January 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Racial and Religious Hatred Bill 2005-06.


Racial and Religious Hatred Bill

I shall not give way until I have given my hon. Friend the Member for Pendle (Mr. Prentice) as full an answer as possible. The measure relates to the intention or the reckless behaviour of an individual. Someone who was intent on stirring up hatred could use a quotation from the Koran or the Bible. In that case, the words could be caught. However, if they were used as an expression of faith or as part of a debate about faith, they would not.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
442 c200 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Incitement Freedom of expression Racially aggravated offences Race relations Performing arts Scotland Religion Religious hatred Religious freedom Religiously aggravated offences
Legislation
Racial and Religious Hatred Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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