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Proceeding contribution from Dominic Grieve (Conservative) 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 disagree with the hon. Gentleman’s analysis. The racial hatred laws do not exist to protect the beliefs, but to protect the racial and ethnic identity of the believer. Hypothetically, ““Beshti”” could have come under the existing racial hatred laws, but in practical terms it would never have done so. Once we introduce religion into the matter, it is entirely possible that it would do so.


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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