The Coalition government is making significant progress against hate crime, according to an official report.
A Hate Crime Action Plan documents the Coalition Government’s work to tackle hate crime. According to the Government, achievements include: better education of secondary school pupils, improved recording by police and work with major internet service providers in the UK and USA to reduce the harm caused by hate material on the internet. The report also discusses the spike in anti-Muslim sentiment following the murder of Lee Rigby.
Home Office Crime Prevention Minister Norman Baker, pictured, said: “Hate crime has devastating consequences for victims and their families, and can divide communities. The coalition government is determined to stamp out this ugly and unacceptable crime in all its forms. We have already made significant progress ensuring transgender hatred is taken into account in the courts during sentencing, working closely with police to encourage hate crime victims to come forward, and encouraging Police and Crime Commissioners to tailor specific responses to local issues and priorities. I am determined to keep pace as new issues emerge to ensure attitudes that foster hatred are challenged and the richness and diversity of British society is protected.”
To read the report online visit – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hate-crime-action-plan-challenge-it-report-it-stop-it
