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The Law Commission published its comprehensive review of hate crime laws, raising concerns about policy implications.
What assessment has been made of the implications for policies following the Law Commission's recommendations on hate crimes?
The Law Commission published its comprehensive review of hate crime laws on 7 December. The Government will carefully consider those recommendations and provide a further response as quickly as possible.
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Did not specify timeline or specific actions to be taken in response to the recommendations
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The Law Commission recommended a specific offence of public sexual harassment. Women and girls are experiencing daily harassment in public spaces.
Will the review of the need for a specific offence of public sexual harassment be undertaken swiftly so that new legislation can be brought forward without further delay?
The Government is focusing on the Law Commission's recommendations which involve complex issues. If there are gaps in specific laws tackling public sexual harassment, the Government will act.
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Did not commit to a timeline for completing the review or proposing new legislation
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An article in The Telegraph suggested the Government would implement a public sexual harassment law, contradicting recent statements.
Was what was reported in The Telegraph correct or is the Minister's statement that they are still looking at it accurate? When can we expect new legislation?
The official position regarding The Telegraph report is unknown. We are responding to the Law Commission's review as quickly as possible.
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Did not provide a clear commitment or timeline for legislation
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Organisations advocate for a specific public sexual harassment law as recommended by the Law Commission.
Will there be a legislative vehicle to make it possible quickly to enact a specific law against public sexual harassment?
My right hon. Friend's views are represented, and we take these crimes seriously. We published the violence against women and girls strategy setting out measures to keep women and girls safe. We will work through complex issues swiftly for a response.
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Did not address the specific request about legislative vehicle or timeline
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Home Office statistics show significant hate crimes, including rises in Islamophobia and antisemitism.
What will the Government do to address issues of religion-based hate crimes such as Islamophobia and antisemitism?
The Government take these issues seriously. A refreshed hate crime strategy will be published, and investments in measures to keep communities safe are being made, wherever they worship.
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Did not specify concrete actions or policies beyond general statements
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