SD v SeoulPig 2020 Crim 18

SD v SeoulPig [2020] Crim 18

Date of judgment	25th November 2020
Judge	Justice TheMainCharacter
Charges	2 charges of Hate Speech (Article 72b of the Criminal Code)
Verdict	Guilty of 2 charges of Hate Speech
Sentence	1 month ban
Applicable persuasive precedent

JUDGMENT by Justice TheMainCharacter

Introduction

[1] The defendant is charged with 2 counts of hate speech, both in relation to the use of the word "retard" to refer to an individual.

Evaluation of the relevant facts and law

[2] There are two parts of the charge necessary to be proven as per §1.2 of Article 72b of the Criminal Code; that a slur was used, and that it was directed at someone.

[3] As established in krystiancbarrie, the word retard is an insult generally applied to people with disabilities, and therefore a slur.

[4] In both instances, it is evident that the slur is directed at a person.

Verdict

[5] The accused is found guilty of two counts of hate speech and is sentenced to a ban of one month.

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