Peers to vote on ‘insult’ law this week
The House of Lords will vote on Wednesday on reforming a controversial law that criminalises “insulting” words or behaviour, as pressure mounts on the Government to act.
The House of Lords will vote on Wednesday on reforming a controversial law that criminalises “insulting” words or behaviour, as pressure mounts on the Government to act.
The reform of a law which criminalises “insulting” words or behaviour is “vital to protect free speech”, the chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has said.