Freedom of speech

Early day motion 787, tabled 15 December 2021 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 17 members.

That this House believes that any legislation proposed or passed in order to prevent serious public disorder should not, as a matter of course, enable the suppression of freedom of speech; believes that laws regulating public order are too often applied beyond the original intentions of Parliament, to the detriment of freedom of speech; resolves to ensure that powers contained in proposed public order legislation will only affect freedom of speech in a manner that is proportionate, unambiguous, and predictable; and calls for improved training and guidance for the police and prosecution services that better balances freedom of speech protections with the legitimate aim of preventing serious public disorder.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 9, DUP 5, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.