Former Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen, who was acquitted of hate speech charges on November 14, is pictured with Paul Coleman, Executive Director of ADF International, who have provided legal aid. A Finnish case shows the dangers hate speech laws pose for Irish Christians, Ruadhán Jones hears As Ireland considers introducing controversial hate speech laws, a Finnish case against a prominent Christian politician shows the “chilling effect” these laws could have here. While former MP Päivi Räsänen was cleared on November 14 by the Helsinki Court…
