This week, the Home Secretary said that the recording of non-crime hate incidents would be scrapped in its current form. ⁠
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We know through experience that non-crime hate incidents can escalate. We also know that even if a hate incident doesn’t meet the crime threshold, it can still be incredibly distressing for the person targeted.⁠
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We have seen tragic cases where incidents have escalated into physical violence and even murder. They must be treated seriously. We urge those in power to ensure that non-crime hate incidents continue to be reported and recorded.