In Parliament

Last month the CPS published revised guidance committing it to treat online hate crime as seriously as offline offences, taking into account

On my visit to the north-east CPS, I met representatives of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to discuss the ways in whic

Last month the CPS took new steps to fulfil one of its commitments in the cross-Government hate crime action plan by publishing revised publ

I do not see an erosion in human rights. The Government are absolutely committed to our membership of the European convention.

The hon. Lady is right to say that all parts of our community deserve protection from the law.

The Crown Prosecution Service does not disaggregate its data by victims’ nationalities, but it has a strong record in tackling racially and

I am grateful to the right hon. Lady for raising the appalling crime of anti-Semitism. It is on the rise and it is not acceptable.

The hon. Lady is right to look in detail at regional variations.

The CPS prosecutes cases where they meet the test for prosecution.

I am happy to give that assurance and that is reflected in the bilateral work of government, where there is continuing dialogue at official