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tom8517 · 05-08-2017, 09:23 AM

Did a bit more reading on this. The blasphemy law was part of the 1937 constitution that established the Republic from the Free State. Religion, especially Roman Catholicism had a far greater influence on the state than it does today.

Since it is part of the constitution, a national referendum would be required to remove the law. It was decided, rightly so, that it was not worth the time or expense involved to remove a law that was unlikely to be enforced.

But, since it is a law, once a complaint was filed, the Garda are legally obligated to investigate. An actual prosecution was described as highly unlikely.

05-08-2017, 09:23 AM	#82
tom8517 Privileged Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,065 Reputation: 14858	Did a bit more reading on this. The blasphemy law was part of the 1937 constitution that established the Republic from the Free State. Religion, especially Roman Catholicism had a far greater influence on the state than it does today. Since it is part of the constitution, a national referendum would be required to remove the law. It was decided, rightly so, that it was not worth the time or expense involved to remove a law that was unlikely to be enforced. But, since it is a law, once a complaint was filed, the Garda are legally obligated to investigate. An actual prosecution was described as highly unlikely. Last edited by tom8517; 05-08-2017 at 09:26 AM.