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Hate crime
Hate crime is any criminal offence driven by hostility or prejudice based on someone’s:
- disability
- race
- religion or belief
- sexual orientation
- gender or gender identity
Examples of hate crime
- spitting
- physical attacks
- verbal abuse
- damage to property
- offensive letters, leaflets, emails and txts
- bullying and threats
- abusive gestures
Anyone can be a victim of hate crime. If you think that an event – however minor – shows hatred towards disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or transgender identity, it’s important that you tell us. People have the right to live free from harassment.
Use this part of the website to find out more about hate crime including:
