# Public Order Act 1986, Section 29JA: Protection of freedom of expression (sexual orientation)

Extent: E+W

(1) In this Part, for the avoidance of doubt, the discussion or criticism of sexual conduct or practices or the urging of persons to refrain from or modify such conduct or practices shall not be taken of itself to be threatening or intended to stir up hatred.
(2) In this Part, for the avoidance of doubt, any discussion or criticism of marriage which concerns the sex of the parties to marriage shall not be taken of itself to be threatening or intended to stir up hatred.

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