Hate crime legislation independent review: consultation (easy-read)

Should the law be extended to other groups?

We want to know if the law on hate crime should apply to other groups of people.

These groups might include:

Age: both young and older people

Gender: women and men

Refugees: a person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, punishment, or natural disaster.

Travellers: certain groups with a travelling lifestyle.

People who are homeless, on benefits or use food banks

Other groups who are often targeted for abuse include paedophiles (whether known or suspected) and drug users.

Question 9

Should there be hate crime laws to cover:

Age

Yes / No

Gender

Yes / No

Immigration status

Yes / No

Welfare status

Yes / No

Membership of gypsy/traveller community

Yes / No

Other groups

Yes / No

Please tell which ones:

Please tell us why?