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Proceeding contribution from Edward Leigh (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 9 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Coroners and Justice Bill.


Coroners and Justice Bill

Is it not interesting that the Minister never actually discussed Lord Waddington's amendment? We all agree that it is wrong to threaten or stir up hatred, but Lord Waddington's amendment said simply:""For the avoidance of doubt, the discussion or criticism of sexual conduct or practices or the urging of persons to refrain from or modify such conduct or practices shall not be taken of itself to be threatening or intended to stir up hatred."" That is all that we are saying—simply discussing the matter is not threatening behaviour or worse—[Interruption.]


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
499 c106 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Admissibility of evidence Coroners Homicide Freedom of expression Homophobia
Legislation
Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09
Link
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