UK hate crime law planned to include disabilities
November 7th, 2007Bullying against disabled people a growing problem, groups say
From the BBC:
Inciting hatred against disabled people is to be outlawed under government plans outlined in the Queen’s Speech. It will be added to proposals announced last month to make it a crime to incite hatred against gay, lesbian and transgender people.
… Simone Aspis from the British Council of Disabled People, which represents 350,000 members, said a “huge number” of disabled people were being victimized. “At the moment people don’t take it as seriously as other forms of hate crime. Research suggests that you are four times more likely to be a victim of crime if you are a disabled person.”
See earlier post here.
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