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Transphobia and Hate Crimes against Trans People

Wednesday 8 March 2023 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government takes all forms of hate crime seriously and expects the police to investigate them thoroughly.
  • The Government is committed to reducing crime, including hate crime, by recruiting 20,000 additional police officers.
  • The Government does not accept the framing of the narrative around the deputy chairman's comments and welcomes increased reporting of hate crimes as it allows better addressing of such offences.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ben Bradshaw Lab
Crime & Law Enforcement Standards & Ethics
Context

The question arises from concerns about the high rates of violent crime and increasing hate crimes specifically targeting transgender people, as well as perceptions of institutional biases.

Question

What steps is she taking with the Secretary of State for the Home Department to tackle transphobia and hate crimes against trans people?

Answer from Sarah Dines

The Government take all forms of hate crime seriously. We expect the police to fully investigate all hateful attacks so that perpetrators feel the full force of the law. We are committed to reducing crime, including hate crime, by recruiting 20,000 additional police officers.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not address specific steps taken with the Home Secretary or the current context of rising transphobia and hate crimes.

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Q2 Ben Bradshaw Lab
Crime & Law Enforcement Standards & Ethics
Context

The background includes statistics showing a significant rise in hate crimes against transgender individuals and the controversial remarks made by a member of the Conservative party.

Question

Does she accept that trans people are already the most likely victims of violent crime, with a 56% increase last year? What is her view on comments from her party's deputy chairman calling for a focus on 'culture wars and trans debate'?

Answer from Sarah Dines

With respect, I do not accept the framing of the narrative around the deputy chairman's comments. We welcome increased reporting of such offences because it allows us to address them better. The 56% increase from 43% is positive as it shows people have more confidence in reporting crimes to the police. There is still work to be done, but we are not against supporting efforts in this area and are investing heavily in education.

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Not addressed: The answer does not directly address the specific concerns raised about the party's stance on cultural debates or rising hate crimes against transgender individuals.

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