law
3 Apr 2019

Current hate speech law too 'narrow' - Justice Minister

From Morning Report, 7:44 am on 3 April 2019
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Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King

In the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque attacks, the government is urgently reviewing the country's hate speech laws. It's also considering whether hate crime should be a new legal offence. National leader Simon Bridges supports a review but has urged the government to be cautious about crossing the line and restricting free speech. Andrew Little is the Minister of Justice.

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