Megan is now speaking out ahead of Hate Crime Awareness Week – which runs from October 14 to 21 - in the hopes of encouraging others who have been victims of hate crimes to report them. These are disability, race, religious identity, sexual orientation, and transgender identity. Glasgow City Council is the only local authority in Scotland to employ a dedicated Hate Crime Awareness officer. Councillor Elaine McSporran, chair of Glasgow’s Hate Crime Awareness Working Group, thanked Megan for sharing her experience. Cllr McSporran said: “Hate crime of any kind is abhorrent and will not be tolerated in this city.

Source: The Times October 14, 2023 10:05 UTC