House of Lords vote to repeal blasphemy laws
The House of Lords has voted 148 to 87 in favour of repealing the blasphemy laws, although several Peers spoke strongly against the move.
The House of Lords has voted 148 to 87 in favour of repealing the blasphemy laws, although several Peers spoke strongly against the move.
Several peers have expressed strong support for an amendment to protect free speech in the proposed ‘incitement to homophobic hatred’ offence.