Question:
What is a hate crime?
Answer:
Hate crimes are crimes that are motivated by prejudice of some kind. These are crimes where the victim is...
Question:
What happens after I make a report to the police?
Answer:
The police carry out an initial crime investigation. If they believe they have enough evidence to support a prosecution...
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...
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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