Canadian Government Set to Remove Religious Exemptions From Hate-Speech Laws
Reports of hate crimes in Canada have been on the rise in recent years, fueled particularly by antisemitic incidents.
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Hate Speech Bill Advances in Ireland Amid Fears it Would Silence J.K. Rowling and the Church
Deputy James Browne, minister of state at the Justice Department, responded that religious freedom and practice are protected under the Irish Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights.
Catholic Priest in India Faces Trial for Alleged Hate Speech
The Madras High Court, one of three high courts in India, ruled Father Ponnaiah should face trial for his comments at the meeting.
Archbishop Cordileone Calls for an End to Violence Against Asian Americans
The archbishop announced that the Archdiocese of San Francisco will hold a prayer service April 10 at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, praying “for an end to violence and racism particularly against Asians, for healing for our nation, and for the flourishing of peace and justice in our land.”
Britain Forges Ahead With Anti-Extremism Commission
NEWS ANALYSIS: Prime Minister Theresa May announced the plan earlier this year, but Christians and others are concerned about how the effort will affect their own civil liberties.
Atlanta Archbishop: Hate Speech Is ‘Pornographic Violence’
Archbishop Wilton Gregory: ‘Such harsh and insulting language has too often given rise to acts of violence.’
