Thank you for contacting me about hate crime and misogyny. This country is built on the historic values of unity, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Misogyny goes directly against these values, and it is completely unacceptable that anyone in our society should face intimidation or discrimination.
I note your enthusiasm for an amendment tabled by Baroness Newlove to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Bill regarding the inclusion of sex or gender in hate crime reporting and sentencing. While I understand your desire for this amendment’s inclusion, and although well-intentioned, there are counter views.
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