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Proceeding contribution from Lord Khan of Tooting (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 suggests that ““Beshti”” is a classic example of the sort of play that would be caught under the legislation. However, the existing law against incitement to racial hatred applies to the Sikh faith, so why were the producers of the play not prosecuted? Does not that provide the reassurance that future plays about the Islamic faith would also not be caught under the Bill?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
442 c213 
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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