Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 83B

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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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