MPs confirm public order law reform in free speech victory
MPs have today confirmed that a controversial public order law that criminalises “insulting” words or behaviour will be reformed to give greater freedom of speech.
MPs have today confirmed that a controversial public order law that criminalises “insulting” words or behaviour will be reformed to give greater freedom of speech.
The Government gave way tonight, and agreed to reform Section 5 of the Public Order Act to give more protection to free speech.