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Policy Brief 11 March 2019 -The Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill

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On 11th March 2019 the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) facilitated a dialogue on Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill at the University of Cape Town (UCT). The dialogue was part of the ongoing series of engagements by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Hon John Jeffrey. SALO has been conducting these engagements with communities, civil society formations and other stakeholders for a number of years. Youth and student formation contributions towards the drafting of the Bill have been essential during the public hearing phase of the Hate Crime and Hate Speech Bill. SALO has facilitated forums for youth and student stakeholders to engage around the formulation and drafting of the Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to give effect, in accordance with international law, to obligations that arise from the Constitution of South Africa and from international human rights instruments concerning racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerances.

Read PDF of Policy Brief here: https://www.salo.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Policy-Brief-11th-March-2019-FINAL.pdf