Hate crime legislation in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (excerpts related to Hate Crimes law)

Legislation covering England & Wales

Sentence uplifts for offences aggravated by hostility - Section 66 of the Sentencing Act 2020 (legislation.gov.uk)

Racially aggravated offence, racially or religiously aggravated assault, racially or religiously aggravated criminal damage, Racially or religiously aggravated public order offences, racially or religiously aggravated harassment - Section 28-32 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (legislation.gov.uk)

Legislation covering Northern Ireland

The Criminal Justice (No.2) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 provides for enhanced sentences for offences aggravated by hostility due to race, religion, disability or sexual orientation - The Criminal Justice (No. 2) (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (legislation.gov.uk)

Legislation covering Scotland

The Hate Crime and Public Order Act (Scotland) Act 2021 was given Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament on 23 April 2021. It has not yet commenced. - Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)