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RACIAL INCIDENT REPORTING

Have you, or someone you know, suffered racist abuse?

Has someone abused you verbally or physically because ofrace, colour, ethnic origin, nationality or national origins?religion?gender or gender identity?sexual orientation?disability?

This is known as hate crime and reporting it can help.

Racial harassment is a criminal offence and should be reported. Offenders who are found guilty of carrying out a racist crime will
receive a more severe penalty. You can report an incident if you
are a victim, witness, or a third party who has become aware of
an incident. You can also report incidents without disclosing your
identity. In an emergency, if you need a police officer to attend, call 999.

What is a racist incident?
A racist incident is any incident, which is perceived to be racist by the victim or any other person. An incident can still be a racist incident even though no crime has been committed.

It can take the form of any of the following behaviours:Verbal abuse Physical assaultDamage to your home or propertyThreats to harm you or your familyRudenesss about your religionGraffitiTargeted Noise NuisanceReceiving racist mailReceiving racist telephone calls or text messages

RACE CRIME IS AGAINST THE LAW

You can report a racist incident or a hate crime directly to the police or through 3rd party reporting agency such as Amina.
To report a racist incident through Amina-MWRC call or email:

0808 801 0301

helpline@mwrc.org.uk

You can also visit us at our offices in Glasgow and Dundee.

What happens after it is reported:
You will be informed of the options available that will enable the report to be progressed and then the decision will be yours as to what action you wish to proceed with. No action will be taken without your consent

What action can be taken?Prosecuting the offender.Warning the offender.Obtaining an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO). This bans the offender from behaving in a certain way or from entering into specific areas.Injunction - A legal order which stops the offender acting anti-socially.Seeking a court order for possession of the property if a council tenant or a social landlord tenant is involved.Advice on extra security for you and your home.Priority transfer or emergency rehousing in extreme cases.

Anyone can be a victim of race or religious hate crime
If you or anyone you know is experiencing race or religious harassment, please report it NOW to your local Police station or Amina – Muslim Women’s Helpline on 0808 801 0301

You can also find out more about how to report racism or other hate crimes in your area by following one of the links below:

Strathclyde Police - Link
Central Scotland Police - Link
Tayside Police - Link
Lothian and Borders Police - Link
Grampian Police - Link
Fife Constabulary - Link
Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary - Link
Northern Constabulary - Link

Dundee

01382 224 687

Glasgow

0141 585 8026

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