Homophobic Attacks Debate
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Lord Lexden
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Homophobic Attacks
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Baroness Williams of Trafford
So we are both right: that is good; I was convinced it was about the same age as me—49, obviously. The noble Baroness is absolutely right. I am proud that this is such a tolerant country, a country so committed to equality. You will not find a finer example of tolerance and equality around the world than the UK.
Lord Lexden (Con)
My Lords, do the courts need any stronger powers in punishing homophobic crimes?
Baroness Williams of Trafford
The Law Commission has been commissioned to look into hate crime and whether there are any gaps in the law. The noble Lord, Lord Cashman, touched on this when he spoke about equality across sentencing. The Law Commission is due to report to us next year.