Ireland is making transgender people a protected class in hate crimes law

Irish lawmakers are set to make transgender people a protected class in the country, making it easier for anyone who targets them to be charged with a hate crime.

The Irish Cabinet has approved a bill that says anyone who is convicted of purposefully inciting hatred or violence against a person due to their gender identity or expression could face up to five years in prison, reported The Irish Times.

The updates to Irish hate crimes law – which also included making disabled people a protected class – were reportedly made based on international best practices.

To protect freedom of speech, the bill also says that…

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