The government intends to introduce a new category of offence based on 'religious hatred', similar to the existing 'racial hatred'. There are justified fears that the law cold be used by religious groups to suppress legitimate criticism. Now a violent mob have forced the closure of a play which is critical of Sikhism.
Is this an early indication of how the law will be used?
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Cancellation of the play
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