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Hate Crime
West Yorkshire Police and partners in both the statutory and voluntary sector are committed to providing a fair and equitable service to those who experience, or witness, a hate crime regardless of their race, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
What is a Racist Incident?
Any incident which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person.
What is a Homophobic Incident?
Any incident which is perceived to be homophobic by the victim or any other person.
What is a Faith Related Incident?
Any incident which is perceived to be based upon prejudice towards, or hatred of, the faith of the victim or so perceived by the victim or any other person.
What is a Disabilist Incident?
(also referred to as a disability-related incident)
Any incident which is perceived to be based upon prejudice towards, or hatred of, the victim because of their disability or so perceived by the victim or any other person.
The term ‘incident’ may or not have a crime attached to it. All hate incidents should be reported and will receive attention depending of the severity of the incident.
Why Should You Report a Hate Crime/Incident?
If you have personally experienced a hate crime or hate incident it is important that you report it. Without your reports we are not able to fully assess the true scale of hate crime across the county.
How Can You Report a Hate Crime/Incident?
What Happens after You Have Reported a Hate Crime/Incident?
All hate crimes/incidents are investigated thoroughly. Not all cases will be put before the court. When a hate incident is received the views of the victim are always considered.
Where Can You Obtain Additional Help If You Have Reported a Hate Crime/Incident?
Racist Incidents
Homophobic Incidents
Faith Incidents
Disabilist Incidents
More information on issues relating to the reporting, recording and investigation of hate crime/incidents is available from West Yorkshire Police HQ Community Safety Department:
- Community and Race Relations Inspector 01924 292150
- Community and Race Relations Support Officer 01924 292594
- LGBT Community Relations Officer 01924 292523
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