Section 17: Meaning of "racial hatred".

Public Order Act 1986 · 1986 c. 64View on legislation.gov.uk

Part III: Racial Hatred

In this Part "racial hatred" means hatred against a group of persons . . . defined by reference to colour, race, nationality (including citizenship) or ethnic or national origins.

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