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Hate crime
What is a hate crime?
"Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice, based on a person's disability or perceived disability; race or perceived race; or religion or perceived religion; or sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation or transgender identity or perceived transgender identity."
Police & Crown Prosecution Service definition
Protected characteristics
Hate crime is when someone targets you because of your:
- Race
- Religion/faith
- Sexual orientation
- Disability
- Transgender identity
These characteristics are protected by UK law. This means people cannot be treated unfairly in any setting because of any of these characteristics. For example, if someone was applying for a job, they cannot be discriminated against because of any of these characteristics.
Victim of hate crime?
As Fearless is 100% anonymous, we are unable to take reports from victims of crime.
If you feel like you’ve been a victim of hate crime, it’s really important that you talk to a parent, guardian, an adult you trust or report it to the police.
You can also get more information, support and advice from the organisations listed on our youth support services page.
Anonymity
Fearless is a service that allows you to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. Anonymous means your identity is completely unknown.
Give information anonymously
Report a crime 100% anonymously by completing our online form or calling 0800 555 111
Youth support services
Access a selection of youth organisations who can offer further information, advice and support for whatever you're dealing with.
