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Classism, Hate Crime and the Law Commission’s Consultation Paper 250: Lessons from Discrimination Law

Alex Benn - 12th February 2021

Criminal Justice and Fair trial| Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination

In the context of hate crime, class has two main analytical roles. First, it can be a ground of hate crime in itself, though the current law fails to recognise that. Second, it can be a factor that increases the likelihood of experiencing hate crime on other (legally recognised) grounds, such as race. In Consultation […]

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The ‘Death to Asylum’ Rule: United States’ Evisceration of Women’s Rights under the Refugee Convention

Omkar Hemanth - 10th February 2021

Gender| Immigration and Asylum| Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination

The United States’ (‘US’) new Rule on processing asylum applications, which was to take effect from 10 January 2021, has been temporarily halted by a US District Judge on the grounds that a) the proposed rulemaking was done without the authority of law, and b) the absence of injunctive relief would result in irreparable injury to US […]

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