Hate speech

Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.

The move comes as an investigation into Father Ted creator Graham Linehan is dropped, after his arrest over a post on X.

Hate speech against minorities, especially Muslims, peaked during the national election, the report says.

The shadow home secretary says officers should look at non-crime hate incidents only if the risk of a crime is imminent.

Ireland's first Hate Speech Bill is causing serious debate at home and abroad.

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.

A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism".