United Kingdom / Bexley Magistrates Court
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United Kingdom
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Incident(s) concerned/related
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Groups affected
Court/Body type
Court/Body
Key facts of the case
On 29 June 2013, Tracey Davies, 46, started shouting racist remarks at a 55-year-old Somali woman who was wearing a burka whilst out shopping with her daughter in Woolwich town centre. Davies then hit the victim and punched her numerous times.
Main reasoning/argumentation
Detective Superintendent Parm Sandhu commented that "Davies’ racist and repugnant remarks were simply triggered by seeing a woman in a burka... this attack was completely unprovoked and the result of sheer bigotry.”"
Is the case related to the application of the Framework Decision on Racism and Xenophobia, the Racial Equality Directive?
Key issues (concepts, interpretations) clarified by the case
No new interpretations or explanations.
Results (sanctions, outcome) and key consequences or implications of the case
Racially aggravated assault: £100 fine, £150 compensation, £105 to cover costs