Proceeding contribution from Lord Davies of Coity (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 9 July 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Coroners and Justice Bill.
Coroners and Justice Bill
It was not my intention to speak, but I have been encouraged by my two noble friends Lady Turner and Lady Massey. I shall be going through the Lobby with the noble Lord, Lord Waddington, because I believe that his approach is to reinforce freedom of speech and not to encourage murder and the incitement of hatred. The cornerstone of our democracy is freedom of speech. I am reminded of what an eminent politician said years and years ago. I paraphrase: "I may be bitterly opposed to what someone says, but I will fight ferociously for him to have the right to say it". I believe that to be true today.
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- Proceeding contribution
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- 712 c806-7
- Session
- 2008-09
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Crime Defamation Harassment Discrimination Forced labour Freedom of expression Religion Sexuality Slavery Homophobia
- Legislation
- Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09
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