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Prosecution of Hate Crime

Thursday 20 May 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Crown Prosecution Service recognises the devastating impact of hate crime on victims and communities.
  • Sentence uplifts for hate crime reached a record high of nearly 80% this year.
  • The CPS will prosecute cases referred by police agencies and sentences for hate crimes have an 80% likelihood of being uplifted.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ian Levy
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

Recent examples of hate crimes have been identified, raising concerns about community confidence in the prosecution of such cases.

Question

What assessment has he made of the effectiveness of the CPS's work to improve community confidence in its prosecution of hate crime?

Answer from Michael Ellis

The Crown Prosecution Service recognises the devastating impact that hate crime has on victims and communities, and it is committed to bringing offenders to justice. Sentence uplifts for hate crime reached a record high of nearly 80% this year, reflecting increased prosecution efforts.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide an explicit assessment of the effectiveness in improving community confidence

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Q2 Ian Levy
Crime & Law Enforcement Justice & Courts
Context

A local business owner was physically and verbally assaulted, prompting a plea for assurances that the CPS will actively pursue justice in such incidents.

Question

I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for his response. Recently in my constituency, the owner of the Delaval Tandoori was physically and verbally assaulted by two men. The community has rallied around to support this family-run business, but they are looking for assurance that the CPS will do all it can to bring those responsible before our courts.

Answer from Michael Ellis

The Crown Prosecution Service will prosecute cases referred by police agencies, and sentences for hate crimes have an 80% likelihood of being uplifted. Any form of hate crime is obnoxious and intolerable in this country, and the CPS recognises its devastating impact.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide explicit assurances that the CPS will actively pursue prosecution in specific cases

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