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Lawyer: Religious freedoms are regulated bu anti-discrimination laws

Folau wants an apology, $10 million in damages and his contracted reinstated.

Folau wants an apology, $10 million in damages and his contracted reinstated. Source: AAP

Israel Folau dispute with Rugby Australia brought back discussion about the limits of religious freedoms and freedom of speech in general if it contained "hate speech" against any group in society.


Listen to the full interview with lawyer Hashim Al Hussieny in Arabic above 

 


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