The act strengthened protections against which form of discrimination in criminal cases?

• A. Age discrimination
• B. Religious discrimination
• C. Racial discrimination
• D. Gender discrimination

Answer: (C)

This question is about protections in the criminal justice process related to race. The act in question strengthened safeguards so that people are not treated unfavorably in policing, charging decisions, court procedures, or other parts of the criminal justice system because of their race. It aims to ensure fairness and equal treatment for everyone within criminal proceedings, addressing bias in decisions and in how cases are handled.

While age, religion, and gender are protected characteristics under broader equality laws, the specific act highlighted here targets racial discrimination within the criminal justice arena. That focus is why racial discrimination is the correct choice.