The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has proposed that hate speech be illegal - to prevent social division and hatred in society. If passed, the legislation will call for restrictions on hate speech in all media. The committee cited development over the recent years in which various forms of media - from cable and satellite television to radio, print and online media - had been used by various political groups to incite hatred against their opponents, thus, drawing the country into a political quagmire. CDC spokesman Kamnoon Sidhisamarn said the definition of what constitutes hate speech would come at a later date. Kamnoon said the restrictions were needed because hate speech has been the root cause of social conflict [in the country]. - See more at: news.asiaone/news/asia/move-outlaw-hate-speech-thailand-needs-careful-handling#sthash.1fMwVxd5.dpuf
Posted on: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 07:59:00 +0000
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