Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland Hate Crime Manual 2010

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions

Question:
How often do hate crimes occur?

Answer:
It’s difficult to be really accurate about how frequently hate crimes occur. This is because the most reliable...

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Question:
Does hate crime legislation apply to the internet?

Answer:
Yes – internet postings are subject to hate crime legislation and there have been a number of successful prosecutions in...

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Question:
Why do hate crimes occur?

Answer:
Hate crimes often occur as a result of prejudice and ignorance. A lack of understanding about differences among people...

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Question:
Why Do We Have Hate Crime Laws?

Answer:
The Scottish Government Working Group on Hate Crime gives 3 reasons for having hate crime legislation.

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