Public Policy Exchange will be hosting a webinar on Confronting Hate Crime: Protecting Vulnerable Groups and Promoting a Tolerant Society which will take place on Tuesday, March 15th 2022 from 9:30 AM â 1:00 PM.
Key Speakers â
- Claire Waxman, Victimsâ Commissioner for London
- Rose Simkins, Chief Executive of Stop Hate UK
- Andy Fearn, Co-Exec Director at Protection Approaches
- Dr Jo Smith, Chair of the Hate Crime Network
- Prof Jon Garland, Professor of Criminology at the University of Surrey
- Leah Robinson, Restorative Justice Development Officer at Why me?
- Menara Ahmed, Senior VAWG, Domestic Abuse and Hate Crime Manager for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Program:
- Assess the impact of the Hate Crime Action Plan and opportunities for a new strategy on hate crime
- Analyse the existing legislative framework surrounding hate crime, considering the Law Commissionâs proposals for reform
- Discuss Scotlandâs recent Hate Crime Act, exploring opportunities for further legislative reform across the rest of the UK
- Examine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and other trigger events on the incidence of racial abuse and other hate crimes
- Consider the possibility of including sex and gender as protected characteristics, and misogynyâs consequent inclusion as a form of hate crime
- Raise awareness of the disparity in sentencing for different forms of hate crime, and consider methods for ensuring equal treatment
- Discuss the value of educational programs in tackling hate crime, particularly among young people
- Formulate strategies for increasing levels of reporting by victims of hate crime
- Explore how the police and authorities can better respond to reports of hate crime within their communities, including in their recording of hate crimes
- Consider methods to ensure the safety and wellbeing of marginalised groups across the UK
- Raise awareness of the impact of hate crime on marginalised groups, and discuss strategies for providing support for victims of hate crime
- Examine the existence of sectarianism in the UK and how to tackle it
- Share best practice in local efforts to tackle hate crime and promote tolerance
- Assess the impact of social media and online behaviour on levels and forms of hate crime
To register for this event, complete this registration form and return to deeyas@parlistudies.org