The Constitutional Convention has recommended that the offence of blasphemy be removed from the constitution.

The 100-member group has voted to remove the clause and replace it with a more general provision against incitement to hatred on the grounds of religion.

The convention will now prepare a report for the government, which will have four months to respond with a plan on whether to hold a referendum.

The convention will now turn its attention to a range of other issues being suggested by members of the public.