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It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
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Crimes committed against someone because of their race, religion, sexuality, disability or gender are hate crimes - how to report them to the police
Apply for funding for community projects that prevent hate crime.
Bullying at school and the law - what your school and the police must do about bullying and how you should report it
Apply for security to protect places of worship and associated community centres.
A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
How to challenge a probate application (‘enter a caveat’) if there’s a dispute about a will. What to do if your probate application is challenged.
Find out how the Prevent programme supports people who are at risk of becoming involved with terrorism through radicalisation.
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