Police say a man waved a terror group's flag. Here's why it may be difficult to prosecute as a hate crime

The charge of public incitement of hatred against a man alleged to have waved a flag associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine during a Toronto demonstration last weekend could be difficult to prosecute and highlights the challenges of defining hate crimes, some experts say.

Police say a man waved a terror group's flag. Here's why it may be difficult to prosecute as a hate crime
A man carrying an umbrella walks past a group of protesters carrying flags and signs in a city street.

The charge of public incitement of hatred against a man alleged to have waved a flag associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine during a Toronto demonstration last weekend could be difficult to prosecute and highlights the challenges of defining hate crimes, some experts say.