Disability and LGBT Hate Crimes to Become Aggravated Offences
Hate crimes motivated by a person's disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity are poised to be recognised as aggravated offences under a proposed legal change. An amendment to the Crimes and Policing Bill would mean crimes targeting these characteristics carry a higher maximum penalty.The amendment, which applies to England and Wales, is currently progressing through the House of Lords. It aims to bring these offences in line with existing aggravated charges for crimes motivated by...
