Watch: Keir Starmer Criticized Over Blasphemy Laws Stance Amid Free Speech Debate

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has come under fire after declining to dismiss outright the possibility of introducing new "blasphemy laws" in response to demands for stronger protections for the Quran. The controversy has sparked a heated debate about the boundaries of free speech and the role of religion in modern British law.  

 

Emily Carver, a Sky News contributor, criticized Starmer for what she described as a failure of leadership. Speaking to Sky News host Danica De Giorgio, Carver accused the Labour leader of lacking the resolve to stand against proposals that she deemed regressive and incompatible with contemporary values.  

 

“He is totally weak and cowardly, not to just slap this down and remind this Labour MP that we live in Britain, that we no longer live in the medieval age,” Carver said. Her remarks referred to a Labour MP's recent call for legal measures to prevent desecration of the Quran, a move Carver dismissed as "outrageous."  

 

She added: “I mean, what century are we living in? I thought we were living in the 21st century, yet a Labour MP for the governing party in this country can stand there and demand a law against the desecration of the Quran. It’s absolutely outrageous.”  

 

The controversy arises amid growing tensions over balancing religious sensitivity with free expression in the UK. Proposals for stronger protections for religious texts have met resistance from those who view such measures as a threat to freedom of speech and secular principles.  

 

Starmer’s reluctance to rule out the introduction of blasphemy-related laws has drawn criticism from opponents who argue that such measures would undermine the country’s commitment to free speech. Critics have also questioned the compatibility of these proposals with Britain’s long-standing tradition of separating religion from state governance.  

 

While no formal legislation has been proposed, the debate reflects deeper divisions over the role of religion in public life and the limits of expression in a pluralistic society. For many, the issue also raises concerns about the influence of identity politics on legal and cultural norms.  

 

Starmer has yet to clarify his position further, leaving the matter unresolved as the public and political commentators continue to weigh in. The ongoing debate underscores the challenges faced by leaders in addressing complex issues of faith, freedom, and law in a diverse society.

 

 

Based on a report by the Sky News 2024-12-03

 

 

 

[JonnyF]

We all know it's coming.

 

Starmer just has to find a way to twist the introduction of blasphemy laws as "a firm stand against hatred". I'm sure his team are beavering away on such a strategy as we speak. 

 

 

[mikeymike100]

"UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has come under fire after declining to dismiss outright the possibility of introducing new "blasphemy laws" in response to demands for stronger protections for the Quran"

 

Why should the Quran need stronger protections, surely it should be able to defend itself?

Surely picking out one Holy Book is discrimination?

[Anant72]

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

We all know it's coming.

 

Starmer just has to find a way to twist the introduction of blasphemy laws as "a firm stand against hatred". I'm sure his team are beavering away on such a strategy as we speak. 

 

 

 

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

We all know it's coming.

 

Starmer just has to find a way to twist the introduction of blasphemy laws as "a firm stand against hatred". I'm sure his team are beavering away on such a strategy as we speak. 

 

Starmer is of the same ilk as the French islamo-leftists of the so-called “ Unbowed” party, “unbowed” , except to Islamist which it has embraced as a pork(!)-barreling tool . A blasphemy law is incompatible with Western democracy and should not even be contemplated. Let’s hope the people of Great Britain manage to prevent such an idiocy from materializing. If such a law is adopted, what next? Compulsory coranic studies in public schools?

 

[Thingamabob]

Starmer grubbing about for Muslim votes ...

[connda]

Just don't dare to pray on the street corner. 

[mikeymike100]

18 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Starmer grubbing about for Muslim votes ...

Well he hasn't got much choice now, nobody else is gonna vote for him again!😂

[Sweet Swede]

Blasphemy must be legal. We don't live in the time of inquisitors. Or do we?  Religion whether it is christian, islam or any of the thousands of religions that exist have one thing that unite them . All of them are occult and superficial and not connected with the reality we live in today. If people want to live in fantasyland they can, but we who will not, should not be allowed to argue and point out how false and dangerous their beliefs are. However the "holy ones"  will get a free ticket to attack us that are Atheists' and Agnostics. In USA they try to rewind the time clock to the 19th century and force totally deranged christianity on the population. Let's hope this will not succeed. Todays inquisitors deny science and instead they promote a fairy tale book, with strong focus on the old testament as an obligatory guide to humanity. Is there no end to the inquisition of people who believe in what actually can be proved, instead of making occult hocus pocus beliefs obligatory. I ABSOLUTELY HATE RELIGION, because of the damage they have done to restrict the progress of humanity.

[candide]

God%&#!^%&! 

😀

[AndreasHG]

Blasphemy and blasphemous libel were formally abolished from the common law only in 2008 (England and Wales) and 2024 (Scotland), effectively bringing these nations at par with France, where the blasphemy laws were abolished in 1871 AD. 

 

As of today, in the United Kingdom, blasphemy and blasphemous libel continue to be offences under the common law of Northern Ireland, arguably the most conservative and socially retarded nation among the four making up the United Kingdom.

 

Below a map of blasphemy and blasphemous libel laws in the world. Blasphemy may result in a death sentence in some muslim countries (Mauritania, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan) and in Nigeria. And it may result in jail sentences in some European countries (Germany, Denmark, Poland, Slovakia, and San Marino).

In Thailand too, blasphemy may result in jail time. According to Wikipedia violations range from 1 to 7 years imprisonment, to a fine of 2,000 to 14,000 baht.

 

 

[Patong2021]

The double standard of the Labour party is on display. 

[Jaggg88]

14 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

The double standard of the Labour party is on display. 

Two-tier Kier is at it again! Nearly 3 million ppl have signed a petition to have another general election because the Labour Party have gone back on promises they made in the lead-up to the election.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700143