Motion

Hate Crime Legislation in Northern Ireland

Hate Crime Legislation in Northern Ireland
That this Assembly notes the alarming prevalence of hate motivated crimes in Northern Ireland and across these islands; recognises that legislation governing hate motivated crimes in Northern Ireland is outdated and no longer fit for purpose; believes that hate crime legislation can protect communities with protected characteristics while ensuring adequate protection for the freedom of speech and reasonable religious political or other beliefs; acknowledges the work of the Marrinan Review into hate crime legislation in Northern Ireland; expresses disappointment at the lack of progress that has been made in enacting the recommendations of the Review in the past four years; and calls on the Minister of Justice to introduce standalone hate crime legislation, based on the definition and recommendations set out in the Marrinan Review, within the next twelve months.
Private Members' Motion
Opposition business
21/05/2024
21/05/2024
04/06/2024
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