Question reference: S5W-31728
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 10 September 2020
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Current status: Answered by Aileen Campbell on 25 September 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to address so-called Anglophobia, or anti-English abuse.
Answer
This government takes any form of hate crime or prejudice, including anti-English abuse, very seriously. It has a hugely damaging effect on both victims and communities so it’s important that everybody plays their part to challenge it at all times.
We published our Tackling Prejudice and Building Connected Communities Action Plan in June 2017 and I chair an Action Group to take this work forward. Among other things, this group has prioritised raising awareness of hate crime and encouraging reporting through, for example, campaign activity.
We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed hate crime to report it to Police Scotland or by using a third party reporting centre, details of which can be found on Police Scotland’s website.
We are committed to working across government in order to build a fairer Scotland where there is simply no place for hatred and prejudice and where everyone feels connected, has a sense of belonging and feels valued.