Stonewall to propose anti-gay incitement law

Gay charity Stonewall has vowed to keep a close eye on the new Criminal Justice Bill announced today as the campaigners aim to have homophobic incitement added to the law.

The Queen’s speech at the state opening of Parliament today promised a Criminal Justice Bill with new powers to put victims at the centre of the law and order system.

A spokesman for Stonewall, which recently raised £10,000 of donations to campaign for a law against incitement of anti gay hatred, welcomed the announcement.

“We are pleased that there will be a new Criminal Justice Bill. Stonewall believes there should be an extension for the offence of incitement to homophobic hatred, so will be making the case for this and keeping an eye on th4e bill’s progress,” he told PinkNews.co.uk.

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