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Päivi Räsänen calls for repeal of hate speech laws across Europe after shock conviction

Originally published in Christian Today Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has called for a repeal of all European “hate speech” laws, following her conviction by the Finnish Supreme Court. Räsänen was initially investigated in 2019 for a pamphlet published in 2004 that promote traditional Christian views on marriage and sexuality. Despite being […]

SA v Israel case testing vulnerability of international legal system to modern lawfare

Originally published in thinc The ICJ proceedings in South Africa v. Israel have drawn an unprecedented number of state interventions, reflecting the case’s growing geopolitical and legal significance. A broad coalition of countries — including Spain, Ireland, Turkey, and several Latin American states — has intervened in support of South Africa’s interpretation […]

Protests mounted over forcible conversion/marriage of girl in Pakistan

Originally published in Christian Daily International Christians, rights advocates and civil society members at protests in Pakistan on Sunday (March 29) condemned a recent federal court verdict upholding a forced conversion/marriage of a Christian girl by a Muslim man. Following a Federal Constitutional Court ruling that enabled a 30-year-old Muslim to retain […]

Canadian House of Commons passes ‘hate speech’ bill that would remove religious protections

Originally published in The Christian Post A bill that critics warn would eliminate key religious protections from criminal bans on acts of “hatred” has passed the Canadian House of Commons, prompting concerns from religious freedom advocates.  Canada’s House of Commons passed the measure, called the “Combatting Hate Act,” last Wednesday. The […]