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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Question:
Will I have to go to court?
Answer:
You may have to attend court if the Procurator Fiscal considers that there is sufficient evidence, that court proceedings...
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...
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...