PART 3

Offences relating to stirring up hatred

Further provision relating to the offences

Protection of freedom of expression
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For the purposes of section 4(2), behaviour or material is not to be taken to be threatening or abusive solely on the basis that it involves or includes—
a
discussion or criticism of matters relating to—
i
age,
ii
disability,
iii
sexual orientation,
iv
transgender identity,
v
variations in sex characteristics,
b
discussion or criticism relating to, or expressions of antipathy, dislike, ridicule or insult towards—
i
religion, whether religions generally or a particular religion,
ii
religious beliefs or practices, whether religious beliefs or practices generally or a particular religious belief or practice,
iii
the position of not holding religious beliefs, whether religious beliefs generally or a particular religious belief,
c
proselytising, or
d
urging of persons to cease practising their religions.