Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 83B
83B. The punishment established for any offence shall be
increased by one to two degrees when the offence is aggravated or
motivated, wholly or in part by hatred against a person or a group, on the
grounds of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour,
language, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, religion
or belief or political or other opinion within the meaning of sub-articles
(3) to (6), both inclusive, of article 222A:
Provided that the provisions of this article shall not apply where
an aggravation of punishment in respect of the motives mentioned in this
article is already provided for under this Code or any other law.
Offences
committed by a
body corporate.
Added by:
XXIV.2014.20.
Amended by:
VIII.2015.6.
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