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Should Queensland's provisions on serious vilification and hate crimes…
Should Queensland's provisions on serious vilification and hate crimes be reformed?
Con's
Reforms may see an intrusion on Human Rights such as Freedom of speech & expression: Article 19 ICCPR; Australian Human Rights Commission;
More funding will be needed for the enforcement & consequences of the legislative reforms;
There may be an increase in unnecessary reporting to authorities;
The stance that law reforms for vilification and hate through words is unnecessary
A reform removing the need for a Crown officers consent to prosecute may result in a floodgate of litigation that may overwhelm our courts
The Affected Minority Groups
LGBTQI +
Religion
Ethnicity
Race
Gender
Sex
Disability
News/Articles
Queensland Government - The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory
Queensland Police Service - Briefing to the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee: Inquiry into serious vilification and hate crime
Better Laws for safe Queensland - Our Call for Change / Hate crime law review a landmark moment for Queensland communities
ABC News - Muslims attending mosques during holy month of Ramadan fear ongoing hate crimes
State Library of Queensland - Losing my religion
Australian Hate Crime Network - Submission to the Australian Government's Consultations on a new Online Safety Act
American Psychological Association - The Psychology of Hate Crimes
Journal of Mental Health - Disability hate crime and targeted violence and hostility: A mental health and discrimination perspective
Young Minds - Racism and Mental Health
Queensland Human Rights Commission - What is vilification, and what do we know about it?
The University of Newcastle - Inclusive Language Guidelines
Bigger Brains - Inclusive Language in the Modern World
Queensland Human Rights Commission - Annual Reports
Pro's
New reforms may include further minority groups such as those with a disability
There may be an increase in individuals being comfortable reporting on serious vilification and hate crimes
Harsher penalties would "set an example" for others
Reforms will highlight an intolerance for such crimes
With online presence being ever more prevalent, a reform can modernise the legislation
Recognition and forums for talking about the impacts of serious vilification and hate crimes on mental health
New reforms could exclude the need for written consent from a Crown's officer
Key Legislation
The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) s131A / s124A
Racial Discrimination Act 1975
The Human Rights Act 2019 s13
Key Stakeholders with Influence, Power & Interest
Police
Large Corporations
Churches/Religious Groups
Courts
Media/News Outlets
Influencers
Parliament/Politicians
Lawyers
Political Activists
Healthcare Providers
Unions
Lobby Groups
Australian & Queensland Human Rights Commission
Charities/Support Groups
Law Reform Commission