Religious hate law would protect witches and cults: The Independent

Religious hate law would protect witches and cults
By Nigel Morris, Home Affairs Correspondent
10 June 2005


Satanists, witches and cult members will be protected by controversial new laws banning incitement to religious hatred.

The legislation, which has twice been abandoned in the face of resistance from opposition parties, writers and comedians who argue it threatens free speech, is designed to protect Muslims from extreme prejudice.

But as it launched a fresh attempt to drive the law on to the statute book, the Government said the law would carry a wide-ranging definition of religion. Officials confirmed it could include satanists, pagans and religious sects. The Racial and Religious Hatred Bill will also cover people defined by their lack of faith, such as atheists and humanists.

Only one or two prosecutions a year are expected under the law, which will carry a maximum jail sentence of seven years, but ministers argue that it will send out a powerful message that inciting racial hatred will not be tolerated.

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Bill offers protection against hate crimes for Satanists
By Richard Ford, Home Correspondent

SATANISTS are to be given the same protection as Christians under proposals to ban incitement to religious hatred announced yesterday.
Atheists will also enjoy the protection of a new law that is intended to stop people being victimised for their beliefs. The Government expects only one or two prosecutions a year under the law at an annual cost of £110,000.

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Well we sure wouldn't want religious sects to be considered religious now would we?

I have the right to hate anyone i like and anyone has the right to hate me. i also have the right to say what the fuck i want and anyone can say what the fuck they want about me.

The fact that i don't hate anyone is beside the point, this will descend into thought crime.

"I may hate what you say but i'll die defending your right to say it" And all that.