India asks Canada to act strict against hate speech amid row

India has led the diplomatic initiative in proposing that Canada strengthen its anti-attack policies and take stronger action against hate speech. The suggestions were made at the UN Human Rights Council Review session, where diplomats from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India offered their opinions and suggestions.

Speaking on the subject at the Council meeting, Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain mentioned laws like the National Housing Strategy Act and the Accessible Canada Act.

“We note the enactment of the National Housing Strategy Act, Accessible Canada act, and National strategy to combat human trafficking,” said Hussain addressing the UNHRC review meeting.

India further suggested that Canada fortify its internal regulations to stop the abuse of freedom of speech, especially when it comes to inciting violence. India further urged Canada to strengthen measures to combat hate crimes and hate speech, prohibit the operations of organisations that support extremism, and stop attacks on the places of worship of racial and religious minorities.

“India recommends the following to Canada – further, strengthen the domestic framework to prevent misuse of freedom of expression, for inciting violence and disallow activities of groups that are promoting extremism; effectively prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, strengthen legislative and other measures to address hate crimes and hate speech,” he also said.

Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau said that New Delhi had violated the Vienna Convention by “kicking out” forty diplomats, even though his nation had been in contact with the former and other international partners to investigate the murder.

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