# Public Order Act 1986, Section 17: Meaning of “racial hatred”.

Extent: E+W+S

In this Part “racial hatred” means hatred against a group of persons . . . defined by reference to colour, race, nationality (including citizenship) or ethnic or national origins.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64/section/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-order-act-1986/section-17
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