2.6 Racially And Religiously Aggrivated Offences

Question 1

What are the four categories which can become racially and religiously aggravated?

Answer 1

Assault
Public order
Criminal damage
Harassment

Question 2

S28 Crime and Disorder act?

Answer 2

An offence becomes aggravated (S29-32) if

At the time of being so

Or immediately before or after doing so

The offender demonstrates hostility towards the victim based in the victims membership (presumed membership) of a racial or religious group

Or the offence is motivated by hostility towards members of a racial or religious group

Question 3

Can companies be victims of racially or religiously aggravated offences?

Answer 3

Yes- 28(1)b

No- 28(1)a

Question 4

What is needed to be considered as a racial group?

Answer 4

History 
Cultural traditions 
Common geographical origin or common ancestors
Common language
Common literature
Common religion