Hate Crime

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Social Justice – in the Senedd at 2:18 pm on 20 October 2021.

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Photo of Rhianon Passmore Rhianon Passmore Labour 2:18, 20 October 2021

Thank you very much, Deputy Minister. I was concerned to see that recent figures show homophobic hate crimes have tripled across the UK in the last six years. Indeed, up until 31 August this year, there were over 150 LGBTQ+ hate crimes reported to Gwent Police. How is the Welsh Government working to ensure that those who are victims of hate crime have the confidence to both come forward and report their experiences? And what is Welsh Government doing to engage with partners, such as Gwent Police, to eradicate the scourge of hate crime?