New Victorian laws will help combat hate speech, but there is still some way to go

LGBTQ+ hate crimes 'one step closer' to becoming an 'aggravated' offence

Hate crimes based on a person’s LGBTQ+ identity – including their sexuality and gender – are a step closer to being made aggravated offences in the same way racial and religious hate crimes already are. LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall worked with Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, Rachel Taylor, to introduce New Clause 122 to the Crime and Policing Bill. The amendment, which has cross-party support, would “create statutory aggravated offenc…

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes to be classified as 'aggravated offences' under UK law

"I am absolutely delighted that the government has listened to me and the cross-party MPs who supported this vital change in the law," Labour MP Rachel Taylor said The post Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes to be classified as ‘aggravated offences’ under UK law appeared first on Attitude.

New Victorian laws will help combat hate speech, but there is still some way to go

Roman Samborskyi/ShutterstockVictoria’s landmark anti-vilification laws are a significant step forward for LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and anyone discriminated against because of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. They put Victoria ahead of other states and territories by offering a stronger shield from hate speech under both criminal and civil law. The reform extends existing protections for race and religion to now…