British Society of Criminology Hate Crime Network

The BSC Hate Crime Network provides a forum for criminology professionals interested in hate crime research, covering topics such as perpetration, victimisation, legislation, policing, rehabilitation, theoretical approaches, and the role of technology. With growing academic interest in hate crime, the network facilitates the exchange of ideas, supports research excellence, and promotes engagement with policymakers, criminal justice practitioners, and the public. It addresses contemporary issues like post-Brexit hate crime, social media’s role in hate, and hate crime in football, aiming to influence policy, law reform, and public discourse.