Cabinet approves plans to drop contentious hate speech laws

Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirmed last week tha incitement to hatred and violence elements are being dropped
Helen McEntee said overall hate crime legislation would be passed. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA 

Helen McEntee said overall hate crime legislation would be passed. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA 

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 - 01:00
Tadgh McNally,  Political Reporter

The Cabinet has formally approved plans to drop contentious hate speech laws, but hate crime elements of draft legislation will remain.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirmed last week that incitement to hatred and violence elements are being dropped, but that the overall hate crime legislation would be passed.

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