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#463 Ireland vs.EU:The Hate Speech Showdown
In this thought-provoking episode, Niall sits down with barrister Dominic Wilkinson to unpack the current status of hate speech laws in Ireland and the growing pressure from the European Union to implement legislation that many see as controversial and deeply unpopular.
Ireland has taken a step back from enacting full hate speech laws, opting instead to split the legislation from hate crime provisions. Yet, EU scrutiny is mounting — with the threat of legal action looming — as the Government struggles to balance international obligations with public resistance.
Dominic offers legal insights…
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