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Hate Crime leaflet – English (June 2015)_ZHCN

Hate Crime leaflet - English (June 2015)_ZHCN

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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions

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:
Why should I report a hate crime?

Answer:
The vast majority of hate crimes are not reported to the police. If the police do not know about...

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Question:
Will the police come to my home if I report a hate crime?

Answer:
The police do not have to come to your home if you do not want them to. You can...

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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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