Insulting or abusive language definition

Insulting or abusive language means language or behaviour towards another person or groups of persons which shows hatred, ridicule or contempt or is likely to provoke retaliation or violence. The offence is aggravated if it is related to race, tribe, and religion, place of origin, colour or political opinion of the person or persons addressed.

Examples of Insulting or abusive language in a sentence

  • Examples of harassment include: ▪ Insulting or abusive language or behaviour referring to someone’s race, sex, disability, religion, sexuality or age, or any other actions or behaviours that meet the definition of a hate crime; ▪ Using physical, mental, or emotional abuse against anyone; ▪ Intimidating or threatening behaviour; ▪ Making false or malicious complaints about the behaviour of any other person.

  • Examples of harassment include: ▪ Insulting or abusive language or behaviour referring to someones race, sex, disability, religion, sexuality or age ▪ Using physical, mental, or emotional abuse against anyone ▪ Intimidating or threatening behaviour ▪ Making false or malicious complaints about the behaviour of any other person This list is not exhaustive.

  • Examples of harassment include:  Insulting or abusive language or behaviour referring to someones race, sex, disability, religion, sexuality or age  Using physical, mental, or emotional abuse against anyone  Intimidating or threatening behaviour  Making false or malicious complaints about the behaviour of any other person This list is not exhaustive.