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End of Year Review 2024 with Andrew Doyle and Leo Kearse

TRIGGERnometry

CHAPTER

Hate Speech Laws and the Struggle for Free Expression

This chapter examines Scotland's proposed hate speech legislation and its implications for free speech, especially within the comedy community. It explores concerns over vague definitions that may criminalize innocuous speech and draws parallels with historical oppressive laws. The discussion ultimately questions the balance between societal dissent and governmental control, highlighting the tension between emotional expression and legal repercussions.

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