What is Hate Crime?
Hate
crime is harassing,
victimisaing, intimidating or abusing someone because of
their race, faith, religion, disability or because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual
or transgendered.
If a hate crime is committed against a lesbian,
gay, bisexual or transgendered person it is sometimes known
as a homophobic or transphobic crime.
A hate crime is defined as:
A crime where the perpetrator’s prejudice
against any identifiable group of people is a
factor in determining who is victimised.
We will treat all victims
of crime in a professional and sensitive manner.
It is important that you report a hate crime because it doesn't just affect the victim, it can have an impact on entire communities.
A hate crime can include:
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Physical attacks
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Harassment
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Threats
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Disputes with your neighbours
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People swearing at you or making abusive remarks
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People doing things that frighten, intimidate or distress you
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Bullying at schoo, college or place of work
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Arson
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Spitting or making insulting gestures
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