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NJ Lawmakers Move To Toughen LGBT Hate Crime Laws

Started by LostInTime, December 14, 2007, 05:30:35 PM

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December 14, 2007, 05:30:35 PM
NJ Lawmakers Move To Toughen LGBT Hate Crime Laws
http://www.365gay.com/Newscon07/12/121407jersey.htm
by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff
Posted: December 14, 2007 - 5:00 pm ET

One bill would add "gender identity or expression" to the existing hate crime law with already covers sexuality, race and religion. The legislation also mandates two hours of training on hate crimes for all new police officers, and offers sentencing options to judges, such as anti-hate sensitivity training for convicted defendants.
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