The Latest Breaking News from Hate Crimes

Weeks after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced his support for mandatory minimum jail terms for antisemitic offences, the government has legislated such laws. Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke stated the federal parliament would now be “putting in place the toughest laws against hate speech that Australia has ever had”.

The United Nations launches an Action Plan to combat rising antisemitism globally, urging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination.

A Jewish charity called the findings ‘unacceptable’ while campaigners against anti-Muslim abuse said more action is needed.

Rights leaders worry that Harmeet Dhillon could harm work into police misconduct, discrimination and hate crimes

Britain’s first female Sikh MP has brought forward a bill to end a discriminatory practice by public bodies which leaves Sikhs and Jews further exposed to hate crimes and poor health treatment

Expanding the definition of hate crimes in NSW alone could have unintended impacts on Indigenous people and people with disabilities, a review has found.

Maharashtra, known for its cultural diversity, has seen a troubling rise in hate speeches and targeted hate crimes in recent years. Last year, the state recorded the highest number of such incidents in the country – 118 hate speeches, mostly aimed at Muslims. 

Shabna Begum says racist riots will return if Islamophobia continues being ‘an acceptable currency’ in politics

Recent attacks against priests globally highlight a concerning surge in religious hate crimes, emphasizing the urgent need to address religious intolerance...