Ireland's Sinister Hate Crime Bill Should Scare Us All -- How Long Until UK Gets Something Similar?

On this week's #NCFNewspeak, NCF Director Peter Whittle & Senior Fellows Dr. Philip Kiszely and Rafe Heydel-Mankoo discuss: * Britain's new Public Order Act was used at the coronation to arrest members of anti-monarchy group Republic. Was that justified? Is the Public Order Act a good way to stop Just Stop Oil & Extinction Rebellion? Or is it a serious infringement of civil liberties? * Ireland's new hate crime bill would see people criminalised simply for possessing content that is "deemed" hateful against certain protected characteristics, including gender, race and religion. Simply having a meme or whatsapp message on one's phone, or a book on one's shelf would be enough to fall foul of this law. It is the most draconian piece of legislation we have ever seen. How long until a similar law is enacted in the UK? * Summary of the NCF team's take on the coronation. --------------- SUBSCRIBE: If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe to our channel on YouTube (click the Subscribe Button underneath the video and then Click on the Bell icon next to it to make sure you Receive All Notifications) AUDIO: If you prefer Audio you can subscribe on itunes or Soundcloud. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-923838732 itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/s... SUPPORT/DONATE: "So What You're Saying Is.." is still very new and to continue to produce quality programming we need your support. Your donations will help ensure the show not only continues but can grow into a major online platform challenging the cultural orthodoxies dominant in our institutions, public life and media. PAYPAL/ CARD PAYMENTS - ONE TIME & MONTHLY: You can donate in a variety of ways via our website: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk/#do... It is set up to accept one time and monthly donations. ABOUT THE SHOW: So What You're Saying Is... (SWYSI) is a weekly discussion show with experts and significant figures from the political, cultural and academic worlds. The host is Peter Whittle (@PRWhittle), Founder & Director of The New Culture Forum, a Westminster-based think tank that seeks to challenge the cultural orthodoxies dominant in the media, academia, and British culture / society at large. JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Web: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk F: https://www.facebook.com/NCultureForum/ Y: https://www.youtube.com/@NewCultureForum T: http://www.twitter.com/NewCultureForum (@NewCultureForum)