Enacted 105/2022
Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Bill 2022
- Introduced
- 1 Nov 2022
- Last updated
- 4 Nov 2024
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- Adds 'hate offence' provisions to three criminal laws, making crimes worse if motivated by hatred based on protected characteristics like race, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Courts must treat hatred-based motivation as an aggravating factor when sentencing for relevant offences, potentially increasing penalties.
- Amends Criminal Damage Act 1991, Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, and Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997 to include these provisions.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 33rd Dáil1 Nov 2022
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil10 Nov 2022
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil10 Feb 2023
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil21 Feb 2023
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil26 Apr 2023
- Second Stage 26th Seanad26 Apr 2023
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad21 Jun 2023
- Report Stage 26th Seanad16 Oct 2024
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad16 Oct 2024
- Cream List 33rd Dáil23 Oct 2024
- Enacted29 Oct 2024