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hate crime |
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hate crimeIn law, a crime directed at a person or persons on the basis of characteristics such as race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. The concept emerged in the U.S. in the late 1970s, and since then laws have been passed in many U.S. states mandating additional penalties for violent crimes motivated by bias or bigotry against particular groups. Several other Western countries, including Australia, Britain, and Canada, have adopted laws designed to curb violent crime against racial and religious minorities. For example, German law forbids public incitement and instigation of racial hatred, including the distribution of Nazi propaganda. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act would provide federal resources and assistance to local police when a hate crime based on sexual orientation or gender identity occurs. Before the launch of the Joseph Santos Ileto Hate Crimes Prevention Fellowship Lecture Series, the family drew praise from numerous community leaders for its efforts. Ten days after Byrd's slaying, Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts and Democratic Representative Charles Schumer of New York reintroduced in Congress the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. |
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