Proceeding contribution from Huw Irranca-Davies (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
The hon. Gentleman will appreciate that only rarely do I allow my faith into the realm of politics. I am a Christian, and I would be very worried if I believed that the Bill would restrict my right, or the right of other Christians, freely to espouse our belief system. However, I accept that there have to be restrictions on how far I go in expressing my views. I trust the judiciary to make sensible and correct decisions about any statements that I might make. That is what they have done with legislation on sexism and racism. Would the hon. Gentleman, as a lawyer, put his faith in the judiciary to make those correct and sensible decisions?
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- 2005-06
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- Devolved matters Incitement Freedom of expression Racially aggravated offences Race relations Performing arts Scotland Religion Religious hatred Religious freedom Religiously aggravated offences
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- Racial and Religious Hatred Bill (HL) 2005-06
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