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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2018 · 34 MIN

A free speech debate at Belfast city hall as councillors vote to introduce a ban on language that is considered offensive.

from Talkback · host BBC Radio Ulster

Is this new ban a step forward for civilised debate or a barrier to free speech?

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Is this new ban a step forward for civilised debate or a barrier to free speech?

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Is this new ban a step forward for civilised debate or a barrier to free speech?

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