hate crime

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hate crime

A crime motivated by prejudice against a social group: "[His]murders were hate crimes targeting victims by gender" (Jane Caputi and Diana E.H. Russell).

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hate crime

(Law) a crime, esp of violence, in which the victim is targeted because of his or her race, religion, sexuality, etc

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In Cheshire, the number of race hate cases handled by the CPS rose from 75 to 92 - up 23% - compared with the 22% increase recorded across the country.

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RACE hate crimes soared by 13 per cent last year, it was revealed yesterday.

RACE HATE CRIME ROCKETS BY 13%

Judge Jeremy Roberts heard evidence of race hate material in the magazine, on a website and on a DVD.

Southport woman to be discharged in race hate case

The Knowsley Race Hate steering group raised the alarm about rising racial tension in Huyton a week before 18-year-old Anthony was killed.

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RACE hate crimes soared 13 per cent last year, it was revealed yesterday.

RACE HATE CRIME ROCKETS BY 13%

I WAS so disheartened to open the Daily Post yesterday and read of the rise in race hate on Merseyside.

Letter: Race attacks

ANTI-Irish thugs are targeting Celtic footballer Neil Lennon as the game sinks further into the race hate gutter.

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A WIRRAL group helping tackle race hate crime across Merseyside has won an award from the Safer Merseyside Partnership.