Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Misogyny 'should become a hate crime in England and Wales'

Law Commission, which recommends legal changes, calls for sex or gender to be protected trait

Misogyny should be made a hate crime in England and Wales, according to the independent body that recommends legal changes, as part of an overhaul of legislation.

The Law Commission is proposing sex or gender should be made a protected characteristic in hate crime laws, primarily to protect women, in a consultation launched on Wednesday.

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Indianapolis Teen Accused of Killing His Family

A 17-year-old Indianapolis boy has been charged with murder for allegedly fatally shooting his parents, two teen siblings, and his 18-year...