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<p>Police recorded hate crime has increased since these figures were first collected
by the Home Office in 2011-12. This is largely due to improvements in police recording
practices and more victims coming forward to report, but also recognising spikes following
incidents like terrorist attacks. Increased reporting is a key theme of the Hate Crime
Action Plan, to help ensure that victims receive the support they need, and offenders
are brought to justice.</p><p>Information on hate crime offences recorded by the police
forces in England and Wales can be found in Appendix Table 1 of the Hate Crime, England
and Wales, 2018/19 statistical bulletin available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hate-crime-england-and-wales-2018-to-2019"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hate-crime-england-and-wales-2018-to-2019</a></p><p>In
contrast, the Crime Survey for England and Wales (published last year) shows a downward
trend in hate crime, which has fallen by 40% over the past decade.</p><p>We do however
recognise that this might not be the experience within some communities, and that
is why this Government remains committed to tackling all forms of hate crime.</p><p>The
cross-Government Hate Crime Action Plan (Action Against Hate: The UK Government’s
plan for tackling hate crime) was published in 2016 and refreshed in October last
year. This plan has improved the response to all forms of hate crime and the refreshed
publication ensures a renewed commitment that victims remain at the heart of our work.</p><p>Some
commitments within the Action Plan include just over £1.5 million for projects to
tackle racially and religiously motivated hatred, launch of a public awareness campaign
and asking the Law Commission to review hate crime legislation, among other important
initiatives.</p><p>Following the attacks in Christchurch, the former Home Secretary
increased the funding for the Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme
to £1.6m for 2019/20, double the amount awarded last year, announced a new £5m security
training scheme for places of worship and committed to a public consultation to understand
what more could be done to protect faith institutions. In September, the Chancellor
announced a further £3.2m for the fifth year of the Places of Worship Protective Security
Funding Scheme for 2020/21.</p>
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