Offences (Aggravation by Prej) (Scotland) Act 2009

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Why do hate crimes occur?

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Hate crimes often occur as a result of prejudice and ignorance. A lack of understanding about differences among people...

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Can I report a hate crime anonymously?

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

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What is a hate crime?

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Hate crimes are crimes that are motivated by prejudice of some kind. These are crimes where the victim is...

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What is Third Party Reporting?

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Many people, for various reasons, are reluctant to report crime directly to the police. Victims and witnesses can report...

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