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Index/Topics/Public Order Act 1986

Public Order Act 1986

A law that prohibits expressions of racial hatred and related offences in England.

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Jan 25, 2026

What are the specific laws in England regarding online hate speech?

does not rely on a single "hate speech" statute but on a patchwork of criminal offences and regulatory duties that make certain online expressions illegal when they cross defined thresholds — for exam...

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