Gay Hate Laws Threaten Free Speech, Warn Mps

Daily Mail (January 08, 2008)

Author: Simon Caldwell

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A COALITION of MPs is hoping to halt a gay hate law which will stop Christians pronouncing their beliefs about marriage and family life.

Tory, Labour and LibDem MPs are demanding an amendment be introduced to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill to make sure religious leaders are not prosecuted for criticising homosexual lifestyles.

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Gay Hate Laws Threaten Free Speech, Warn Mps

They are threatening to force a vote on an issue which has split Gordon Brown's Cabinet.

If successful, they would embarrass the Premier and Justice Minister Jack Straw, who has at...

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