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Hate speech or free speech? Balancing religious sensitivities with liberty

25 February 2023

4:14 PM

25 February 2023

4:14 PM

The New Zealand government’s most recent failed attempt to enact hate speech laws shows just how difficult it is to strike the right balance between free speech and the protection of religious beliefs.

The tension between free speech and the protection of religious beliefs has long been a subject of debate around the world, and the complexities of hate speech laws have become a challenging issue.

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