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HB. 1253 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2017

HB. 1253 This Bill is cited as Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2017;, EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM;, This Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for limitations to the freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Constitution in order to prohibit hate speeches that have the consequences of inciting violence and civil disorder.