15/10/2024
“There can be no excuse for the blatant racism and criminal acts on our streets…. As a society, we have an obligation to protect those who have come to seek refuge, work and contribute to our society. They should be able to live their lives without fear of attack”, Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner, August 2024
Representatives from ethnic minority communities have clearly outlined the devastating effects of hatred,
including to the NI Assembly.
Even before the horrific events of this summer,
PSNI statistics show from July 2023 to June 2024 there were 891 hate crimes based on race.
Hate crimes were also recorded based on sexual orientation, sectarianism, disability, faith/religion and transgender identity.