Ireland scraps controversial hate speech measures following criticism by Elon Musk, Conor McGregor
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The Irish government is dropping parts of its controversial hate speech laws, which have been criticized by free speech advocates around the world, including X owner Elon Musk, who vowed to fight the legislation in court.
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The measure would have allowed for the jailing of citizens for merely possessing material that criticizes certain protected characteristics, ranging from gender identity to national origin. Some critics have compared it to the concept of punishing people for "thoughtcrime," a term popularized by George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984." You can send tips to michael.dorgan@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @M_Dorgan.
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