Ep3 – Is a joke Hate Speech?

The Government has promised to reform hate crime and hate speech laws in the wake of the Christchurch Mosque attacks. Lawmakers around the globe have struggled to define exactly what constitutes hate speech with some including humour in the definition. Kiwi comedy legend Brendhan Lovegrove offers his insights on the topic and the challenges faced by those just trying to get a laugh.

Is a joke Hate Speech?

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