The draft definition does not include the term Islamophobia, after concerns were raised over freedom of speech.

Massachusetts lawmakers are working to clarify the definition of hate crimes and improve protection against perpetrators. Demonstrator at a Stop Asian Hate Rally in Boston Common March 13.

(The Center Square) – A Washington bill would broaden the definition of a “hate crime” under state law so that it does not need to be the only motivating factor for a defendant in a court case in ...

Hate crime is a serious and deeply harmful offence that not only affects individual victims but also threatens the social fabric of communities. In legal terms, a hate crime is a criminal act that is ...

New hate crimes legislation is part of an agreement Gov. Hochul reached with legislative leaders in negotiations over the state budget. Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to change that. In January, during ...

A long-awaited definition of Islamophobia is expected within weeks - and a former faith minister is urging the government to adopt it in full. It is expected that the government will move away from ...

A new definition of anti-Muslim hate risks a “two-tier policy” that creates protections for followers of Islam that do not apply to people of other faiths, a think tank has said. The Government is ...