Tom Gordon questions the Government on steps they are taking to ensure prosecution of people who commit hate crimes

Last week in Parliament Tom asked the Government what steps they are taking to ensure effective prosecution of people who commit hate crimes. He also asked what the Government is doing to prosecute those who target hate crimes at the trans community. 

The question was posed to the Solicitor General, who answered that the Government wanted to ensure that all hate crimes were prosecuted and that everyone could feel safe. 

In recent years there has been a big increase in hate crime against a large number of minority communities, including the trans and wider LGBTQ+ community, which has especially been targeted as part of so called “culture wars”.

Commenting, Tom said: 

“As a liberal, I believe it’s absolutely vital that everyone in this country feels safe, regardless of their ethnicity, religion or identity. That includes the LGBTQ+ community, and particularly right now the trans community, who are often punched down on and attacked for nothing more than being who they are. 

“As an MP, I’m committed to standing up for all our communities and ensuring that they can live worry free, regardless of who they are. Hate crimes are unacceptable, and no community should be forced to face them. 

“It’s important that hate is raised in Parliament. The trans community is often under fire, and a victim of culture warring that does nothing but turn people against each other and divide us up. Our communities aren’t footballs to be kicked around, but real people who care and love and deserve to be allowed to be themselves.”

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