Hate Crime Legislation: Global History and Laws

This program provides a detailed overview of hate crime legislation and history across North America, Europe, and Eurasia. It examines the legal definitions and enforcement mechanisms in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, alongside specific case studies of non-crime hate incidents in the United Kingdom. Participants will review historical contexts, including the American Civil War and the impact of the Nazi era in Canada, to understand the evolution of modern statutes like the Matthew Shepard Act. The course also analyzes statistical trends in victim demographics and the ongoing challenges within law enforcement reporting systems.