The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill, designed to combat hate speech, has faced criticism from various sources. Despite being in development for four years, concerns about its effectiveness remain.
It is ironic that a law designed to combat hate speech has attracted so much vitriol. The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences ) Bill was back in the news recently as Elon Musk, Fox News and other “anti-woke” champions criticized it.
The Bill has been in development for four years, starting with a public consultation in 2019. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee plans to progress the Bill early in the new year, but there are concerns about its effectiveness.
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