20 June 2023
The Coalition Against Hate Crime has written to TDs in advance of Tuesday’s statements on LGBTI+ equality in the Dáil and has urged them to support the the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022.
The Coalition believes that everyone has the right to freedom of expression but inciting hatred has a real world impact on people’s safety and must be prohibited in line with human rights law and standards.
The Coalition remains united in their call for its passage and for the critical role it can play in protecting not only the LGBTI+ community, but all minoritised individuals and groups who find themselves the victims of crimes, motivated by hate and prejudice.