Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

Quebec's National Assembly has adopted a law that includes fines up to $1,500 for anyone who intimidates or harasses a politician, despite criticism that the legislation could threaten free speech.

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Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate or harass politicians

Citizens could be fined up to $1,500 or have an injunction against them by an elected official.

Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

The law is necessary to stem the rise in resignations of elected officials, particularly at the municipal level, but critics have said it threatens free speech rights, Quebec says

Quebec adopts law to fine people who intimidate, harass politicians

Quebec's legislature has adopted a law that includes fines up to $1,500 for anyone who intimidates or harasses a politician.

Quebec Adopts Law to Fine People Who Intimidate, Harass Politicians

Quebec’s legislature has adopted a law that includes fines up to $1,500 for anyone who intimidates or harasses a politician. The Coalition Avenir Québec government has said the law is necessary to stem the rise in resignations of elected officials, particularly at the municipal level, but critics have said it threatens free speech rights. The government introduced the legislation shortly after an organization representing Quebec municipalities r…