Results 1-6 of 6 for gay speaker:David Burrowes

Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Written evidence to be reported to the House (18 Oct 2007)

David Burrowes: Going back to the proposed hatred offence, we have heard evidence that there is a gap in the law, particularly in relation to vile anti-gay rap music, which does not lead to an offence and prosecution. Could we have your view on whether that gap is plugged at all by the Serious Crime Bill and the new offence of intentionally encouraging or assisting crime and encouraging or assisting crime...

Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Written evidence to be reported to the House (18 Oct 2007)

David Burrowes: What about the example of anti-gay rapping music, violent language and inciting offences?

Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Written evidence to be reported to the House (16 Oct 2007)

David Burrowes: ...be religious views being expressed in an intemperate way that need to be covered? You make the point that there needs to be a link between those rap lyrics and “fundamentalist claims that all gay people are paedophiles”. Those are your words.

Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Written evidence to be reported to the House (16 Oct 2007)

David Burrowes: ...on previous occasions, when Christians have expressed concerns about the implications of sexual orientation legislation on religious liberties, that they have been guilty of inciting hatred against gay people. You make reference to a prayer rally outside Parliament in January. It is important, when we are considering freedom of expression, that you make the point about what is and is not...

Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Written evidence to be reported to the House (16 Oct 2007)

David Burrowes: Should those incidents be covered by an offence of inciting hatred against gay people?

Public Bill Committee: Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Written evidence to be reported to the House (16 Oct 2007)

David Burrowes: ...incidents have been reported over the last few years. We have received evidence of some examples, such as that concerning the Bishop of Chester, who was investigated by police for suggesting that gay people could reorientate to heterosexuality; Joe and Helen Roberts were interrogated by police over concerns about the local council’s gay rights policy; Sir Iqbal Sacranie, and so...