Constitutional Convention recommends blasphemy be removed

The Constitutional Convention has recommended that the offence of blasphemy be removed from the constitution.

Constitutional Convention recommends blasphemy be removed

The Constitutional Convention has recommended that the offence of blasphemy be removed from the constitution.

The 100-member group has voted to remove the clause and replace it with a more general provision against incitement to hatred on the grounds of religion.

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