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Religious hatred bill is unveiled

PUBLISHED June 9, 2005
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A new bill that would make incitement to religious hatred illegal is being unveiled by the government.

The legislation is an attempt to end extremist bigotry, but there are concerns it could stifle religious debate and even constrain comedians.
The bill forbids insulting words or behaviour that are intended or likely to stir up hatred on religious grounds.

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