Section 29C Publishing or distributing written materialF1
England and Wales
A person who publishes or distributes written material which is threatening is guilty of an offence if he intends thereby to stir up religious hatred F2or hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation.
References in this Part to the publication or distribution of written material are to its publication or distribution to the public or a section of the public.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Pt. 3A inserted (E.W.) (1.10.2007 except so far as relating to the insertion of ss. 29B(3), 29H(2), 29I(2)(b)(4)) by Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 (c. 1), ss. 1, 3(2), Sch.; S.I. 2007/2490, art. 2
- F2
Words in s. 29C(1) inserted (23.3.2010) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 74, 153(7), Sch. 16 para. 7; S.I. 2010/712, art. 2(d)
Notes on Part 3A
Textual amendments
- F2
Words in Pt. 3A heading inserted (23.3.2010) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 74, 153(7), Sch. 16 para. 2; S.I. 2010/712, art. 2(d)
Notes on Acts intended to stir up religious hatred or hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation
Textual amendments
- F2
Words in cross-heading preceding s. 29B inserted (23.3.2010) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 74, 153(7), Sch. 16 para. 5; S.I. 2010/712, art. 2(d)