Hate Crime |
Offence | : | Racially or religiously aggravated - threatening, abusive or insulting words or disorderly behaviour causing harassment, alarm or distress |
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Legislation | : | Public Order Act 1986 / Crime and Disorder Act 1998 | |
Section | : | Section 4/5 / Section 31 | |
Maximum Penalty | : | Section 4: 6-months imprisonment fine not exceeding level 5 Section 5: Fine not exceeding level 4 |
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Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) | : | Sentencing - Legal Guidance | |
Sentencing Council | : | Court Sentencing Guidelines | |