Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 8 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 October 2010. It was answered by Lord Garnier (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 October 2010 on behalf of the Solicitor General.
Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006: Convictions
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people have been (a) charged and (b) convicted under the provisions of the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006.
- Answer
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I have been asked to reply.The Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006, which came into force on 1 October 2007, inserted into Part III of the Public Order Act 1986 offences relating to stirring up hatred against persons on religious grounds. Prosecutions for this offence require the consent of the Attorney-General.Since 1 October 2007 only one person has been charged with any offence of stirring up religious hatred, and that person (Anthony Bamber) was acquitted on 21 June 2010.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 16847; 516 c404W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Convictions
- Legislation
- Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
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