Call for blasphemy law to be removed

The Constitutional Convention has recommended the offence of blasphemy be removed from Irish law.

Call for blasphemy law to be removed

Convention members voted in favour of replacing the offence with a general provision that includes incitement to religious hatred. It is hoped this will help protect religious minorities.

Convention chairman Tom Arnold confirmed a formal report outlining the recommendations would be compiled and sent to the Government.

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