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To: Justice Minister Naomi Long
Strong hate crime legislation NOW!
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We call on Justice Minister to implement hate crime legislation based on Judge Marrinan's recommendations today.
Why is this important?
Anti-immigration protests, racist attacks on migrant workers and rising political violence has left more and more people across Northern Ireland feeling unsafe.
While the number of racially-motivated attacks has risen to a record levels in Northern Ireland, we are still waiting for the Justice Minister to introduce strong hate crime legislation which would hold those engaged in racist violence to account.
The recommendations on how to strengthen hate crime legislation are ready to be implemented. Former Judge Desmond Marrinan conducted an independent review of hate crime legislation in 2020 and has recently said he is "greatly disappointed" at the time it has taken to bring forward new legislation.
People across Northern Ireland have been taking inspiring actions to fight hate with love in their communities. We call on Naomi Long to start using her powers and introduce strong hate crime legislation today.
While the number of racially-motivated attacks has risen to a record levels in Northern Ireland, we are still waiting for the Justice Minister to introduce strong hate crime legislation which would hold those engaged in racist violence to account.
The recommendations on how to strengthen hate crime legislation are ready to be implemented. Former Judge Desmond Marrinan conducted an independent review of hate crime legislation in 2020 and has recently said he is "greatly disappointed" at the time it has taken to bring forward new legislation.
People across Northern Ireland have been taking inspiring actions to fight hate with love in their communities. We call on Naomi Long to start using her powers and introduce strong hate crime legislation today.