Hate Crime
What is Hate Crime?
 Hate Crime is a criminal offence
"Hate Crime" is subjecting people to
harassment, victimisation, intimidation or abuse because of their
race, faith, religion, disability or because they are lesbian,
gay, bisexual or transgendered.
Please note that this kind of crime against lesbian,
gay, bisexual or transgendered is known as "Homophobic
/ Transphobic Crime".
In reality, anyone can become a victim of a hate crime
The police use the following definition when recording a Hate Crime:
A crime where the perpetrator’s prejudice
against any identifiable group of people is a factor in determining
who is victimised.
This is any incident (not necessarily a crime) which appears to be
related to an individual because of who they are or what they believe
in. This kind of crime can be devastating. Hertfordshire Constabulary
is committed to giving all victims of crime a professional and sensitive
service.
 Hate Crime can take many forms:
It is not always easy to identify that what has happened
is actually a crime
- Physical attacks, being assaulted
- Harassment
- Threats
- Disputes with your neighbours
- People swearing at you or making
abusive remarks
- People doing things that frighten, intimidate
or distress you
- Bullying at school or college
- Arson
- Spitting, insulting gestures
How to report a Hate Crime
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