Scots to crack-down on sectarianism - Update
UPDATE 26.05.2011
The Scottish government said its first piece of legislation would be plans to increase jail terms for sectarian-related disorder, with the hope of parliament passing new laws in the next few weeks.
25.05.2011:
The new Scottish cabinet meets today. Top of the todo list is a crackdown on sectarianism.
BBC News online reports: “New legislation would see the maximum jail term for sectarian hate crimes rise from six months to five years.
“And online postings expressing religious hatred or death threats would also become an indictable offence.
“The SNP has made the issue a priority, and wants new laws in place for the start of the football season in July.”
Read more about this at BBC News Online.
Tell us what you think about what they are planning in Scotland? And what about Northern Ireland? Is the Assembly tough enough on sectarianism?
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