Hate crime
Hate crime is any offence or incident
committed against a person or property that is motivated by an
offender’s hatred of someone because of their:
- Race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality or national
origins
- Religion
- Gender or gender identify
- Sexual orientation
- Disability
- Age
How to report hate crime
If you have been or know someone who has been
a victim of hate crime, call the Hate Incident and Domestic
Violence Hotline on 0800 953 4433.
The Safer Knowsley Partnership also supports
Stop Hate UK, a voluntary independent charity who provide a help
and reporting line on 0800 138 1625.
Merseyside Police has Hate Crime Investigation
Units called SIGMA in each area. Dedicated officers
investigate reports of hate crime. You can contact the unit
on 0151 709 6010.
The Safer Knowsley Partnership recognises that
not all of those affected by hate may wish to pursue a criminal
justice response and as a result Knowsley Council monitors reports
of hate and ensures that an appropriate response is available based
on the needs of the individual.