QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a wide-ranging public security bill that would forbid criminal groups from displaying their colours, create a sex offender registry and forbid protests near the homes of elected officials.

Public Security Minister Ian Lafrenière says Bill 13 aims to foster a sense of security among the public.

In his inaugural address last September, Premier François Legault pledged to introduce a series of measures to combat crime.

The new bill prohibits wearing or displaying any object promoting a list of criminal entities established by the Public Security Department.

For example, Quebecers could face fines of up to $5,000 for wearing Hells Angels jackets in public and criminal gangs would no longer be allowed to fly their flags at their clubhouses.

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