Minister announces new act to abolish offence of blasphemy

The Justice Minister announced the step after the referendum in October 2018.

Minister announces new act to abolish offence of blasphemy
Sat, 18 Jan, 2020 - 09:39
Digital Desk staff

A new act being introduced today will abolish the offence of blasphemy.

The Justice Minister announced the step after the referendum in October 2018.

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