Hate Crime Misogyny 2022-02-23
2022-02-23
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to address persistent violence against women and girls, where legal measures are sought to combat misogyny.
What plans she has with the Home Secretary to bring forward legislative proposals to make misogyny a hate crime. The Government's response includes supporting the Path Community app and launching StreetSafe, which places responsibility on women for their own safety instead of addressing the root causes of violence against them.
The Government currently have no plans to make misogyny a hate crime. Legal experts consulted by the government concluded that such legislation could do more harm than good in tackling violence against women and girls, as it would be unhelpful and harmful according to the Law Commission.
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Commitment to legislative proposals for making misogyny a hate crime
Referenced Legal Experts' Opinion
Reiterated Lack Of Government Plans
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Q2
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The question builds on the previous discussion about making misogyny a hate crime, addressing the prevalence of sexual harassment among young people and the potential benefits of legislation.
More than 80% of 18 to 24-year-olds have experienced sexual harassment in public places. If the Government were to legislate on misogyny as a hate crime, it would empower the police to act and send a message that such behaviour is unacceptable. Does she agree?
I do not agree with the hon. Member's assertion. The Law Commission concluded that making misogyny a hate crime would be unhelpful and harmful to tackling violence against women and girls, contrary to what she suggested.
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Acknowledge benefits of legislating against misogynistic hate crimes
Referred To Law Commission'S Opinion
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Q3
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The question continues the discussion on persistent violence against women, urging the government to address the root causes of misogyny and sexual violence.
Persistent violence against women is not adequately addressed by government measures such as the Path Community app and StreetSafe, which shift responsibility onto victims. A study found a correlation between misogynistic views among university male students and a proclivity for sexual violence against women. The Government's response of “There's an app for that” sends a problematic message. What does it say to urge the Home Office to make misogyny a hate crime?
I refer to my previous remarks.
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Work with the Home Office to legislate on making misogyny a hate crime
Repeated Her Earlier Comments Without Addressing New Points
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