Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020

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Creates hate crime laws. Adds harsher penalties when listed crimes target people based on asylum status, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity, or age.
Applies to specific offences named in the bill's schedule. Courts must impose increased sentences when hate motivation is proven alongside these base crimes.
Bill lapsed at First Stage. Not enacted into law; current status of hate crime legislation in Ireland unclear from this bill alone.