Ireland's Proposed Hate Crime Law

Ireland’s Proposed Hate Crime Law Sparks Controversy

Ireland’s government is at the center of a heated debate over its proposed hate crime legislation. The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offenses) Bill 2022 aims to bolster existing laws by specifically addressing hate crimes and hate speech. The bill lists 10 protected characteristics, including race, citizenship, and sexual orientation, and … Read more