Extremism brings threat to free speech

The Christian Institute  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Nov 2014
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Extremism brings threat to free speech

Theresa May | photo: Wikipedia

On September 30, Home Secretary Theresa May announced plans which many believe will have alarming implications for free speech.

Extremist Disruption Orders (EDOs), designed to silence people who have not committed any crime, look set to exceed the Religious Hatred Bill in their scope.

The Christian Institute has been amongst the first to raise concerns about the plans, and made the following statement.

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