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World Service,04 Jun 2016,17 mins

Do You ‘Stand With Hate Speech’?

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The hashtag 'I stand with hate speech' has been trending in several countries this week, causing outrage as tens of thousands of people appeared to support online abuse. But far from its shocking impression, the hashtag’s supporters claim they’re simply taking a stand for freedom of expression on the internet. Also, we meet some of the Pakistani women who've been reacting to a recent suggestion that men in the country should be allowed to beat their wives, as long as it's done ‘lightly’. Produced by Kate Lamble (Photo: Angry person, Credit: iStock)

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