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Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006

Volume 686: debated on Thursday 2 November 2006

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Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Scotland of Asthal on 20 April (WA 252), what progress has been made towards preparation of guidance on the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006.[HL7769]

The Minister of State, Home Office
(Baroness Scotland of Asthal)

The Home Office will produce guidance when the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 comes into force. This is expected to be in the new year. The guidance is being drafted and consultation will take place with a number of stakeholders before it is issued by Home Office circular.