Blasphemy referendum - It is important that we all vote

Many people who intend to vote in the Presidential election may not be aware that they will also receive a ballot paper asking them to vote on a referendum to amend our blasphemy laws.

Blasphemy referendum - It is important that we all vote

Many people who intend to vote in the Presidential election may not be aware that they will also receive a ballot paper asking them to vote on a referendum to amend our blasphemy laws.

It is important that we vote on this issue and, in advance of that, reflect on how, in some countries, committing blasphemy is a serious crime, punishable by a long prison sentence, or even death.

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