College updates Hate Crime guidance

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College updates Hate Crime guidance

Updated guidance from the CoP on Hate Crime takes into account High Court Ruling over non-crime hate incidents.

Date - 21st October 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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The college said the Hate Crime Authorised Professional Practice has been developed following consultation with officers, staff and the public which was ongoing before the findings from a High Court ruling when a claim that the college’s...

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