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A racist screaming the N-word and a Black person using it in conversation are poles apart. Why can't the CPS see it? | Nels Abbey

By The Guardian   |   1 month ago
A racist screaming the N-word and a Black person using it in conversation are poles apart. Why can't the CPS see it? | Nels Abbey

A recent hate crime case against a Black woman for using a term in a social media conversation highlights the misuse of hate crime laws. The case was dropped, raising concerns about policing intra-communal language. The need for context and understanding intent in such cases is crucial to prevent unnecessary prosecution.

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