Public Order Act 1986

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones But Words Will Never Hurt Me – Why Jailing Sam Melia Was Wrong

Ian Rons argues that the 'stirring up hatred' offence Sam Melia was found guilty of should be repealed and we should revert to the Common Law 'breach of the peace' standard.
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Free Speech Should Not Include Intending to Stir Up Racial Hatred

David Hansard staunchly defends the imprisonment of far-Right figure Sam Melia, dismantling arguments for his actions as free speech and emphasising the legal divide between expressing belief and inciting hatred.
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