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<p>The Law Commission were invited to review the law on hate crime and to make recommendations
for its reform. The review began in March 2019 and will also consider which characteristics
(for example gender, age, disability) deserve enhanced protection by the criminal
law and on what basis.</p><p> </p><p>The Law Commission plan to issue a consultation
on this matter in early 2020. Further information on the review can be found on the
Law Commission webpage at: <a href="https://www.lawcom.gov.uk/project/hate-crime/"
target="_blank">https://www.lawcom.gov.uk/project/hate-crime/</a></p>
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