Third Report - Policing of protests — Select Committees

Recommendations

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14 Rejected

Para 112

Set out timetable for publishing an updated government strategy for tackling hate crime.

Recommendation

The Government must set out in its response to our report when it intends to publish an updated strategy for tackling hate crime.

Government Response Summary

The government acknowledges the seriousness of hate crime and details existing measures and resources for policing. However, it explicitly states it does not currently intend to publish a new Hate Crime Strategy, thus rejecting the recommendation to set out a timeline for its publication.

Home Office

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Conclusions (1)

Observations and findings

13 Conclusion Rejected

We are seriously concerned about the rise in the number of reported hate crimes since 7 October 2023, as well as the further significant resource needed for the police to respond to them. It is unsatisfactory that the Government has not published its new plan for tackling hate crime since …

Government Response Summary

The government acknowledges the seriousness of hate crime and details existing measures and resources for policing. However, it explicitly states it does not currently intend to publish a new Hate Crime Strategy, though it keeps its approach under constant review.

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