The 2006 Act criminalises expressions of hatred against individuals on the basis of their religious beliefs or lack thereof, filling a gap left by the Race Relations Act 1976, which only addressed racial hatred. This legislation makes it an offence to incite hatred through threatening words, behaviour, or material, thus ensuring protection against both racial and religious enmity. It distinguishes between criticism and hatred, ensuring free speech is preserved while protecting individuals from targeted hate crimes. The Act addresses contemporary concerns over rising religious intolerance and aims to foster a more inclusive society.
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TAKE A FREE TRIALThe 2006 Act criminalises expressions of hatred against individuals on the basis of their religious beliefs or lack thereof, filling a gap left by the Race Relations Act 1976, which only addressed racial hatred. This legislation makes it an offence to incite hatred through threatening words, behaviour, or material, thus ensuring protection against both racial and religious enmity. It distinguishes between criticism and hatred, ensuring free speech is preserved while protecting individuals from targeted hate crimes. The Act addresses contemporary concerns over rising religious intolerance and aims to foster a more inclusive society.
LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.
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