释义 |
racist abuse Harassment of someone as a consequence of the harasser’s biased views of that person’s racial origins. The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 provides that offenders who make others fear for their safety can be jailed. Section 32 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 creates a racially or religiously aggravated form of this offence and offenders may receive for indictable offences jail sentences of up to two years, a fine, or both. |