Hate Crime leaflet – English (June 2015)_UR

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions

Question:
Can a hate crime be committed with words alone?

Answer:
The use of bigoted and prejudiced language does not in itself violate hate crime laws. However if the language...

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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:
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...

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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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