Understanding Hate Crime Investigation in Ireland

What triggered the investigation by Irish authorities?

• A protest against racial discrimination

• A theft reported in a local store

• A woman directing racial slurs at another woman

• A physical altercation in a public place

What was the African woman doing that led to the confrontation?

• Photographing the suspect's vehicle

• Recording a video of the suspect

• Calling the police

• Writing a report on the incident

What evidence are the investigators focusing on?

• Social media posts

• The suspect's confession

• The video recording of the incident

• Eyewitness testimonies

What could the suspect face if the offense meets the legal threshold?

• A fine

• Charges under Ireland's hate crime legislation

• A public apology

• Community service

What has been the trend in racially motivated incidents in Ireland?

• No change in the number of incidents

• A decrease in incidents

• A 50% rise in reported incidents

• A 29% rise in reported incidents