The national week aims to encourage the authorities (Government, Police and Councils), key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle local hate crime incidents across the UK. #NATIONALHCAW www.linktr.ee/nationalhcaw
Everyone may be affected by hate crime. Since 2007 five communities affected by hate crime have been recognised and monitored across the UK including:
- Disability Hate Crime
- Faith Hate Crime
- Gender Identity Hate Crime
- Race Hate Crime
- Sexual Orientation Hate Crime
After the murder of Sophie Lancaster, Greater Manchester Police have recognised Alternative Subculture Hate Crime. Other forms of hate crime are beginning to be discussed and recognised as well.
A hate incident is any action/behaviour motivated by a hostility or prejudice towards someone because of their actual or perceived membership of one of the communities affected by hate crime.
Hate incidents may be offensive and hurtful but are not unlawful.
A hate crime offence is any criminal action/behaviour motivated by a hostility or prejudice towards someone because of their actual or perceived membership of one of the communities affected by hate crime. Hate crimes can be prosecuted under UK laws.
Reporting Hate Crime
In an emergency call the police 999, they are the only service who can respond to a hate crime incident straight away. If it is not an emergency, you can contact the police using the non-emergency 101 number.
If you have access to the internet, it may be quicker to submit a non-emergency hate crime report online.
National HCAW have set up a Report Hate Linktree listing UK reporting routes and support services. www.linktr.ee/reporthate
