Hate Crime leaflet – English (June 2015)_ZHCN

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions

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:
Can I report a hate crime anonymously?

Answer:
Yes. you can report anonymously using the online hate crime reporting form on the Police Scotland Website

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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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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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