Legal experts say charging protesters has grave implications for free speech, even when speakers celebrate violent acts. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published May 29, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/05/29/War-Gaza-Testing-Canada-Hate-Speech-Laws/

How the War in Gaza Is Testing Canada’s Hate Speech Laws

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