Irish parliament passes bill providing increased prison sentences for hate-motivated crimes

Irish parliament passes bill providing increased prison sentences for hate-motivated crimes

The Dail has cleared the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Bill that will provide for increased prison sentences for crimes motivated by hatred. The bill, which was also passed by the Seanad last week, will now go to the President to be signed into law. The legislation will ensure that assault aggravated by hatred, or damage … Read more