Hate crime law comes into force in Scotland
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Yesterday Stonewall in Scotland highlighted that many LGBT people have experienced hate crimes but didn't report it to the police.
"Only four out of ten people who had been physically attacked told the authorities."
Now legislation has been put into place to protect LGBT people in Scotland from hate crimes,
"We need to send a clear message that hate crime will be dealt with with the full force of the law. [...] The new legislation will give sentencers greater powers and I hope that victims will feel that if they come forward they will get the support they need."
The law will also help the prosecution of hate crimes against people with disabilities.
"Only four out of ten people who had been physically attacked told the authorities."
Now legislation has been put into place to protect LGBT people in Scotland from hate crimes,
"We need to send a clear message that hate crime will be dealt with with the full force of the law. [...] The new legislation will give sentencers greater powers and I hope that victims will feel that if they come forward they will get the support they need."
The law will also help the prosecution of hate crimes against people with disabilities.
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sk0j0
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Excellent!
- 2 years ago
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sk0j0
