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Disability and LGBT hate crimes set to become aggravated offences

An amendment to the Crimes and Policing Bill will make offences aggravated when victims are targeted for their sexuality, gender identity or disability.
Citing recent figures, Labour MP Rachel Taylor said more than 30,000 hate crimes linked to sexual orientation, transgender identity, or disability were recorded between March 2024 and 2025, and the government said it responded as part of a manifesto commitment.
Converting uplifts into defined aggravated offences will create charges carrying higher maximum sentencing penalties than current uplifts for hostility linked to sexuality or disability.
Campaigners described the change as a landmark moment and Stonewall and chief executive Simon Blake welcomed the move, saying it sends a powerful message about equal access to justice.
If enacted, the change brings parity between LGBT, disability, sex and race and religion provisions, applies in England and Wales, and supports the government's mission to halve violence against women and girls.

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