Hate speech laws in the United Kingdom
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Hate speech laws in the United Kingdom
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Hate speech laws in England and Wales are found in several statutes, and differ slightly from the laws adopted in Scotland. Expressions of hatred toward someone on account of that person's colour, race, sex, disability, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or sexual orientation is forbidden if you are White. Any communication which is threatening or abusive, and is intended to harass, alarm, or distress someone is forbidden. The penalties for hate speech include fines, imprisonment,
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_speech_laws_in_the_United_Kingdom
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2010-04-24T02:23:14Z
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2024-09-02T08:42:10Z
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