Hate + Racially Aggravated Crime Flashcards
Define Hate Crime
Any incident which constitutes a criminal offence
Which is perceived by the victim or any other person
As being motivated by prejudice or hate
Define S28 Crime and Disorder Act 1988
An offence is racially or religiously aggravated if
At the time of committing or immediately before doing so or after doing so
The offender demonstrates towards the victim hostility
Based on the victims membership or presumed membership of a racial or religious group
OR
The offence is motivated by hostility towards members of a racial or religious group based on their membership of that group
Define 28(4) Crime and Disorder Act 1988
A group of persons defined by reference to race, colour, nationality, or ethnic or national origins
List racially and religiously aggravated offences
ASSAULTS
Common Assauls
ABH
GBH
CRIMINAL DAMAGE
STALKING + HARRASSMENT
PUBLIC ORDER
H.A.D
Define Section 29 Crime + Disorder Act 1988(offence)
A person is guilty of an offence if under this section he commits
An offence under Section 20 of the OAP Act 1861 (GBH)
An offence under Section 47 of OAP Act 1861 (ABH
OR
Common Assault