The Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

Meaning of “fear” and “hatred” [F1etc.] N.I.

8.—[F2(1)] In this Part—

• “fear” means fear of a group of personsF3. . . defined by reference to religious belief,[F4 sexual orientation, disability] colour, race, nationality (including citizenship) or ethnic or national origins;

• “hatred” means hatred against a group of personsF3. . . defined by reference to religious belief,[F4 sexual orientation, disability] colour, race, nationality (including citizenship) or ethnic or national origins.

[F5(2) For the purposes of this Part, any discussion or criticism of marriage which concerns the sex of the parties to marriage is not to be taken of itself to be—

(a)threatening, abusive or insulting, or

(b)intended to stir up hatred or arouse fear.]