Petition · past parliament
Repeal the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
Closed
64 signatures
What the petition asks
The Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 is open to misinterpretation. It is a law that stifles freedom of speech as many people fear losing their jobs, or even arrest and imprisonment for voicing an opinion that is taken the wrong way. This prevents a rational discussion of important topics.
The right to freedom of speech is a right that has been fought for and even died for throughout history. It is a right that we have inherited and it is a fundamental human right that should be protected at all costs.
There are many laws that stifle free speech, the 2006 Racial and Religious Hatred Act in particular. This law is open to interpretation to the extent that many people fear retribution for simply voicing a negative opinion.
There are many laws that stifle free speech, the 2006 Racial and Religious Hatred Act in particular. This law is open to interpretation to the extent that many people fear retribution for simply voicing a negative opinion.
Timeline
| 10 Dec 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jun 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
64
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Dec 2015
Closed
10 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.