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by MK999 3486 days ago
Is it illegal to call people fat in this country now? Serious question. At first I was inclined to ridicule your position, but I have to wonder how far the 'hate crime' legislation has progressed.
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You're right to ask. There's a trend.

In Ireland we have foolishly installed laws that made criticism of Mohammad or Jesus illegal.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/greenslade/2016/apr/11/why...

I don't enjoy their humour but I think this would prevent something like Charlie Hebdo from operating in my country.