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Is it time to pass the new hate speech legisation?

Donald Trump Junior has taken aim at Ireland’s proposed new hate speech legislation, labelling it “insane”. Under the proposed legislation the use of hostile or prejudiced slurs, gestures, or symbols from offenders can be used to secure prosecutions. For more reaction to this, Ciara spoke to Current Affairs Commentator, Keith Mills and also Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, and barrister.

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07.00 2 May 2023


Is it time to pass the new hate speech legisation?


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07.00 2 May 2023


Donald Trump Junior has taken aim at Ireland’s proposed new hate speech legislation, labelling it “insane”.

Under the proposed legislation the use of hostile or prejudiced slurs, gestures, or symbols from offenders can be used to secure prosecutions.

For more reaction to this, Ciara spoke to Current Affairs Commentator, Keith Mills and also Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, and barrister.


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