FOR SA raises concern about new “hate speech” legislation

In a submission to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications this week, FOR SA raised its concern regarding the proposed definition of “hate speech” in the draft Films and Publications Amendment Bill. Our concern is that the definition of “hate speech” in the Bill is broader than the definition of “hate speech” in the Constitution, and as such an impermissible limitation on free speech and unconstitutional. The broad definition will also have a chilling effect on religious freedom and free speech in SA, and should for this reason be amended to reflect the definition of “hate speech” in the Constitution. See the submission here.Support FOR SAFreedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) is dedicated to protecting and preserving the freedoms and rights that the South African Constitution has granted to the faith community. You can join this struggle and help FOR SA protect our freedom by

• Praying for us as we defend this precious freedom before government and courts of law;
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• Informing us, should you become aware of any case in which religious freedom is threatened;
• Making a financial contribution to FOR SA

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