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Racial and Religious Hatred Bill

I agree entirely with my hon. Friend. The new clause will give the reassurance that he suggests. He cited the very different legislation in Victoria state, Australia, under which people report complaints to the Equal Opportunities Commission. However, a different system will apply here. The new clause reassures the preachers who my hon. Friend mentioned. It will send out the clear message that there can be no messing about. People will not have the power to make a citizen’s arrest for the offence because that will be entirely a matter for the police—[Interruption.] Does the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Mr. Heath) want me to give way?

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Reference

436 c598 

Session

2005-06

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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