Religious Hate Crime
Debate between Baroness Butler-Sloss and Lord Khan of Burnley(3 weeks, 5 days ago)
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Lord Khan of Burnley (Lab)
My Lords, on the unfortunate stats that the noble Baroness raises, she is quite right. The Question today is about how there is too much religious hatred. Out of all hate crimes, 25% are religious hate crimes. I am working and engaging with all communities, of all faiths, and she can rest assured that that includes the Muslim faith. As I said before, I am visiting the Woolf Institute tomorrow to hear from Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders in particular and to talk about how interfaith—to go to the very premise of the Question—is playing a part to alleviate hate crime and religious hatred in our country.
Baroness Butler-Sloss (CB)
My Lords, can the Minister advise us as to what the Department for Education is doing in relation to advice to schools?
Lord Khan of Burnley (Lab)
I will just say to the noble and learned Baroness that it is for the Department for Education to better advise her. I am sure that she does not need any advice from me, knowing her experience in this area.