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Plans to ban gay jokes in the UK rejected by the Lords

Wed, 04/23/2008 - 10:26 — Blake

Comedians and church leaders have claimed a victory for free speech after Government plans to ban jokes about homosexuals were rejected in the House of Lords.

Following the amendment, the offence will apply only to those who incite violence or harassment against homosexual men and lesbians, rather than jokes or broader criticism about alternative lifestyles, such as lyrics in rap songs.

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Wed, 04/23/2008 - 17:16 — GAC

Jeez

That counts as the gayest proposed law ever.

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