IRELAND: Free Speech Groups Slam Government For Proposing Law That Could Jail People For Possession Of “Hateful” Memes
The Bill includes no definition of hate and is wide open to abuse by bad actors. Defend free speech – say no to this legislation. Sign the petition:
A free speech advocacy group in Ireland has launched a new campaign in an effort to fight back against a proposed “hate speech” bill which would limit public discourse around political issues. Free Speech Ireland is labeling the law “onerous anti-free speech legislation.”
The grassroots campaign shared their petition on social media, along
with a video warning Irish citizens of the danger the bill poses to
freedom of expression which is meant to be protected under both the
Irish constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights. ---More...