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Sweden To Include ‘Gender Identity’ In Hate Crime Law, Says Race is Unscientific

by Chris Tomlinson The Swedish Justice Minister Morgan Johansson has announced that the government is looking to include “gender expression and identity” into its current hate crime legislation. The current hate crime legislation, known as incitement to hatred, covers speech aimed at individuals based on their sexual orientation, race and religious belief. The new amendment would add gender identity and expression to the existing law according to Johansson Sveriges Radio reports. “This is a special vulnerable group, which has been exposed to hate for a long time,” Johansson said. Johansson also stated the new legislation would make it illegal for anyone to… View Article