“Insulting words or behaviour” are outlawed by Section 5, and this is having a chilling effect on free speech right across our country, in a wide range of communities. The law rightly protects us against unjust discrimination, incitement and violence. It should not be used to protect us from having our feelings hurt. It’s time to reform Section 5.More on the Reform Section 5 website.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Reform Section 5
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When can the law being seen as offensive? When it is of course, its a offense to question.
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