Offences (Aggravation by Prej) (Scotland) Act 2009

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What does the Procurator Fiscal say about hate crime?

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The Procurator Fiscal’s stance on hate crime is the same as the government and other agencies. The Fiscal...

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What happens after I make a report to the police?

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The police carry out an initial crime investigation. If they believe they have enough evidence to support a prosecution...

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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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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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