23 Jul 2021

Minority groups want Minister to speak up on hate speech proposals

From Morning Report, 7:53 am on 23 July 2021

Muslim, Jewish and disabled communities say government silence on hate speech laws is allowing misinformation to flourish.

The Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has gone to ground since announcing his plans last month, repeatedly turning down RNZ's interview requests.

Minority groups say the minister needs to speak up on the proposed laws.

Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.