# Public Order Act 1986, Section 29J: Protection of freedom of expression


Nothing in this Part shall be read or given effect in a way which prohibits or restricts discussion, criticism or expressions of antipathy, dislike, ridicule, insult or abuse of particular religions or the beliefs or practices of their adherents, or of any other belief system or the beliefs or practices of its adherents, or proselytising or urging adherents of a different religion or belief system to cease practising their religion or belief system.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64/section/29J (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-order-act-1986/section-29J
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