A University at Buffalo criminologist has introduced a new element into one of the field's guiding frameworks that has ...

The Garda authorities have said they will narrow their definition of hate crimes following the passage of legislation that contains a much more restrictive definition than the one used by the gardaí.

House Bill 1052 would expand on that so a person is considered guilty of a hate crime if they commit these acts “in whole or in part” due to a person’s perceived identity. Sponsor Rep. Cindy ...