Disability hate crime could still be under-reported despite an increase in the number of people coming forward, police have said. As part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs until ...

A stock image shows a pair of uniformed police officers walking along a residential pavement, seen from behind. They are wearing high‑visibility jackets and patrol equipment. The street is lined with ...

Hate crimes targeting people on the grounds of their sexuality, gender identity or disability would be made an aggravated offence, under a proposed new law. If passed, an amendment to the Crime and ...

Steven Lacey had gone his whole life without being the target of hate crime, until this last year, in which he has already been abused four times. The 52-year-old, from London, is physically disabled.

People with learning (intellectual) disabilities have historically been marginalised from mainstream society, and have had limited choice and control over their lives. While movements to achieve ...