Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crime Policy

Legal Guidance, Hate crime

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Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crime

The Code for Crown Prosecutors

The Code for Crown Prosecutors is a public document, issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions that sets out the general principles Crown Prosecutors should follow when they make decisions on cases.

Prosecution guidance

This guidance assists our prosecutors when they are making decisions about cases. It is regularly updated to reflect changes in law and practice.

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Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crime Policy

Available to download

The Code for Crown Prosecutors

Prosecution guidance

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