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Report:  Housing Services – Hate Crime Policy (2024)

Presented by: Councillor Paul McGeary, Cabinet Member for Housing and Property

Summary:

This report explains the legal definition of Hate Crime; the numerous forms of Hate Crime and the measures – both legislatively and by Havering Council – currently in place to deal with the perpetrators of hate crime, regardless of whether they are tenants, leaseholders, staff or representatives of the Council.

This policy sets out the Council’s position in relation to the behaviour of its tenants and leaseholders with regard to Hate Crime.

It is required by the Housing Regulator as a stand-alone policy, and aligns with other, relevant Council Housing policies, such Domestic Abuse (2024) and Anti-Social Behaviour (2024).

Cabinet:

1.     Agreed the safety of residents and the reputation of the Council would benefit from clearly declaring and communicating its position concerning Hate Crime; defining the consequences for the perpetrators and the support available to victims/witnesses.

2.     Approved the policy.