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A new paper researched by three prominent academics says the rich might value free speech in theory but the poor need it in practice
19th Jun 23, 6:46am
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A new paper researched by three prominent academics says the rich might value free speech in theory but the poor need it in practice
Is there a moral rationale for giving the claim that 'words breed deeds' the strongest possible legal expression?
13th Feb 23, 7:31am
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Is there a moral rationale for giving the claim that 'words breed deeds' the strongest possible legal expression?
In spite of Labour’s back-down on 'Hate Speech', the debate looks set to rage on through election year, writes Chris Trotter
21st Nov 22, 8:18am
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In spite of Labour’s back-down on 'Hate Speech', the debate looks set to rage on through election year, writes Chris Trotter
Trenchant criticism of the government’s beefed-up hate speech legislation shows no signs of abating. LawNews investigates
20th Jul 21, 4:02pm
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Trenchant criticism of the government’s beefed-up hate speech legislation shows no signs of abating. LawNews investigates
New Zealand owes the newly-formed Free Speech Union a debt of gratitude for commissioning Curia Research to find out exactly where the country stands on the Government’s Hate Speech proposals, says Chris Trotter
19th Jul 21, 10:08am
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New Zealand owes the newly-formed Free Speech Union a debt of gratitude for commissioning Curia Research to find out exactly where the country stands on the Government’s Hate Speech proposals, says Chris Trotter
Not only is it highly unlikely that the Government’s 'hate speech' proposals will change the behaviour of bigots, they may end up making them worse, Chris Trotter argues
5th Jul 21, 9:30am
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Not only is it highly unlikely that the Government’s 'hate speech' proposals will change the behaviour of bigots, they may end up making them worse, Chris Trotter argues
Chris Trotter asks whether the Government’s proposed 'cure for hate speech is worse than the complaint
19th Apr 21, 8:00am
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Chris Trotter asks whether the Government’s proposed 'cure for hate speech is worse than the complaint
Regulating online hate speech and violence in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks; What does the law say and what more can be done?
18th Mar 19, 4:02pm
Regulating online hate speech and violence in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks; What does the law say and what more can be done?