Comparative Index to Islam : HATE CRIME

In many countries in the West, Muslims are pushing for "hate crime" legislation with the purpose of making it illegal to criticize Islam or Muslims.

Religious Hate Law: A Threat to Free Speech? reports in detail about the British situation, and then the outcome of the campaign
Shortly after the first round did not give the desired results, the next round starts: British Muslims call for laws to protect Muhammad
Part 2 of this article also discusses this aspect of the Muhammad Cartoon Outrage
When Hatred Burns Unseen (not about Islam, but make sure to read it all the way to the punch line at the end)

See also the entry on quranic HATE SPEECH.