hate crime

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But prosecutors said the case does not currently include hate crime allegations.

From Los Angeles Times

Authorities have not explained why hate crime charges were not filed, but under California law, prosecutors must prove that bias motivation was a substantial factor in committing the crime.

From Los Angeles Times

A police spokesperson said: "This incident is not believed to be linked to a hate crime reported at the same school last week."

From BBC

This was in response to what the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government called the "concerning rise in anti-Muslim hate crime, which has reached record levels".

From BBC

The Sentencing Bill will also "modernise" hate crime laws in Northern Ireland and introduce a new offence and higher sentences for assaulting those providing a service to the public or performing a public duty.

From BBC