Press Release
The British Humanist Association celebrates the end of blasphemy laws
12 May 2008
The British Humanist Association (BHA) today welcomes the abolition of the blasphemy laws, and hails this change in legislation as a victory for equality and freedom of expression.
Hanne Stinson, BHA Chief Executive, said ‘We are delighted that principles of equality and free speech have triumphed, with Parliament voting out the outdated and discriminatory blasphemy laws in the UK. The blasphemy laws have, until now, enshrined in law protection against criticism for the beliefs and doctrines of the Church of England. The abolition of these laws makes clear that the privileged position of the church and the privileges given to religion more widely are out of sync with the laws of modern British society, which aim to protect real people and their rights, but not to protect their thoughts and beliefs from criticism.’
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