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Does national legislation provide specific sanctions against public servants reported as perpetrators of racist violence/hate crime?

Code:
RED31
Key Area:
Anti-racist Crime Legislation & Implementation
Strand(s):
Racism
10/01/2012 - 14:26
Short Answer

No.

Qualitative Info

The law does not make a difference whether the offender is a public servant or not. The court may take into account the occupation of the offender when determining the penalty.

Groups affected/interested Ethnic minorities
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Anti-racism
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