Lawmakers Have Long Tried To Make Hate A Crime — But The Law Can Only Do So Much, Advocates Say
According to the CBC, it's been 40 years since the B.C. Civil Rights Protection Act was passed in the wake of rising crimes against people of colour in the province.
The law, which prohibits the promotion of hatred, means perpetrators can be fined up to $2,000 or spend up to six months in jail, or both.
While the act was a step forward, many advocates say most human rights laws still remain ineffective in bringing justice to those wronged by race-based violence and harassment.
