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Written question asked by Dawn Butler (Labour) on Monday, 30 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 February 2006. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 13 February 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Racial and Religious Hatred

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Government plan to take to ensure that no undue arrests are made under the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill once that Bill becomes law.
Answer

The question of arrests under the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill when it is brought into force will be entirely a matter for the police. The Home Office will issue guidance for the police and other criminal justice agencies prior to commencement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
442 c1746-7W;442 c1746-7W; 47932
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Arrests Incitement Law and order Racial violence Religion Religious hatred Racial hatred
Legislation
Racial and Religious Hatred Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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