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Are strict new laws aimed at stopping homophobic abuse going to help?
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Jack Straw has announced strict new laws aimed at stopping homophobic abuse, even leading to jail sentences in extreme cases. But is this really going to help improve the situation?
- No. You can't control what people think and homophobic behaviour will still continue away from listening ears. - 284 votes
- 52%
- There should be laws in place, but the government needs to look at changing public perceptions as well as punishing people. - 172 votes
- 31%
- Yes. Strict laws are the only way to make people realise that homophobic abuse is unacceptable. - 50 votes
- 9%
- Laws are a good idea but making them too strict may make people paranoid, so the government needs to think carefully. - 41 votes
- 8%
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