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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
What is a hate crime?
Hate crime is when someone targets you because of your:
- Race
- Religion/faith
- Sexual orientation
- Disability
- Transgender identity
Someone can be a victim of more than one type of hate crime.
The Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act came into effect in October 2010 and protects UK citizens from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.
To find out more about the types of discrimination and what action you can take, click on the link below:
