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Prosecutor dismisses case against French priest who said homosexual relations are a sin
French priest Matthieu Raffray disclosed that the Paris prosecutor’s office has dismissed a case initiated against him for stating that... Read more
French government cracks down on priest who said homosexual relations are sinful
The French government has initiated a series of legal measures against Father Matthieu Raffray for calling homosexual relations sinful. Read more
J.K. Rowling’s transgender comments could violate new hate speech law, official says
A law that went into effect in Scotland on Monday could prompt investigations into people who make comments that refer... Read more
‘Hate speech’ charges dismissed for Finnish lawmaker who defended traditional marriage
Päivi Räsänen had been charged after publicly sharing her biblical, religious views on marriage as between one man and one... Read more
Hate speech bill advances in Ireland amid fears it would silence J.K. Rowling and the Church
The bill bars incitement to violence or hatred against persons on account of protected characteristics. Read more
‘Hate speech’ label does damage to civil dialogue, Philadelphia Statement warns
Efforts to protect people from harm and error now marginalize and even demonize others for unpopular opinions, warns a new... Read more
Hate-speech laws a 'tool of totalitarianism,' lawyer warns
During a recent event discussing the origin and implementation of European hate-speech laws, lawyers argued that the “ill-conceived” laws pose... Read more
