Establish a free speech clause protecting individuals from unlawful imprisonment

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

It seems to me that a key aspect of any democratic country is missing from our laws and that is a law protecting an individuals right speak freely without unlawful arrest or punishment.This is a major oversight in our legal system and should be implemented if we are to call ourselves a free country

Recent events have led me to believe that this amendment is necessary most notably

-Hate speech laws requiring no evidence of intent to harm only that harm was received
this could be easily abused to persecute those who individuals disagree with
-Recent arrests of right wing figures for attempting to give speeches

I may not agree with their opinions they should not be arrested for trying to say them

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Create a Freedom of Speech Act and Bring an End to "Hate Speech" laws

Timeline

14 Mar 2018	Petition opened for signatures
19 Mar 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Mar 2018

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