Submitted on Thursday 21st January 2021
Rejected on Friday 22nd January 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Repeal Hate Crime Laws
Hate Crime laws prevent freedom of speech. This is our most basic freedom in a democracy. Without the right to offend we do not have freedom of expression.
A recent court ruling declared our right to offend to protect free speech.
In addition to the above, Hate Crime laws are the only laws in the UK where evidence of the crime is not required. Any of us can be convicted of a crime where no evidence of wrongdoing is presented. This is an affront to democracy and common sense.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/330975
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