hate speech

Hate Speech

Hate speech: Up to 7 Years in Prison or fine or both

Whoever prepares or distributes information, through any information system or device that triggers inter-faith, sectarian or racial hatred, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both.

Examples:

  • You post messages on Facebook that can trigger inter-faith or sectarian avoidance
  • You write a blog that triggers ethnic hatred.

Kindly contact us if you have been subject to hate speech and wish to take action.