Hate Crime

Debate between Stephen Doughty and Karen Bradley

Wednesday 29th June 2016 Commons Chamber

[Karen Bradley]

The hon. Lady makes a good point. Yes, I can confirm that the hate crime action plan looks at all victims to ensure that there is specific support and measures in place for them.

[Stephen Doughty (Cardiff South and Penarth) (Lab/Co-op)]

I have spoken with the South Wales police and crime commissioner, Alun Michael, this morning about how we respond to the incidents that I regretfully spoke about in the Chamber the other day. Will the Minister make it absolutely clear that there is no hierarchy of hate crime? Whether it is against Jews, Muslims, Hindus, gay, straight, men or women, and whether it comes from the far right or indeed from the far left, it is the same thing and can have the same consequences. We should not stand for it and we have to take action. Those who stir up, condone or encourage it, from wherever they come, need to take responsibility.

[Karen Bradley]

I absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman.