Debate contribution: Freedom of Expression

Debate contribution by Mr Paul Frew on 16 September 2025.

MLA: Mr Paul Frew
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 16 September 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Freedom of Expression
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5111261

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I thank the Minister for her answer. Given her comment on responsibility around freedom of speech and while I defend her right to have said it, does she regret calling a past Chairperson of the Justice Committee "male, stale and pale"? Will she apologise to the House? Is the Minister considering anything that would erode freedom of expression and speech in any of her proposed Bills?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2359/22-27.

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