Ireland will not introduce hate speech laws, its justice minister said on Saturday, dropping a central part of the response to riots in Dublin last year following criticism from some government lawmakers, opponents and billionaire Elon Musk. The government first brought the proposed legislation before parliament two years ago and further prioritised tightening anti-hate laws it said were unfit for the social media age last November after the unprecedented night of rioting in Dublin. The plans have since drawn increased criticism from within government and Justice Minister Helen McEntee said she would remove the incitement to hatred proposals and proceed only with the parts of the legislation that deal with hate crime.
via reuters: Ireland drops plans for hate speech law, minister says