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Let’s take a look at #HateCrimes and the complexities of prosecuting them.
Crimes specifically targeting Muslim and Jewish people have increased since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out.
Many people often think an incident is a hate crime right away when minority groups are targeted, but police are cautious to make such a quick declaration. Even if they believe the elements of a hate crime are present, it can be difficult to prove so in court.
https://theconversation.com/hate-crimes-are-on-the-rise-but-the-narrow-legal-definition-makes-it-hard-to-charge-and-convict-218894
#criminaljustice
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