As part of Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week (1-7 Feb 2021) we are exploring an aspect of hate crime that has become even more prevalent currently - online hate crime. Salford City Council is pleased to introduce:

Imran Ahmed – CEO, Centre for Countering Digital Hate Crime, will explore:

Online Hate Crime

• Identity based hate crime – the current picture, individual and society consequences for 2021.
• Perpetrator and platform motivations.
• National, local and individual strategies to counter online hate.

Counter Terrorism Policing North West Prevent Team examine:

Online extremism

• links between hate crime and extremism.
• current extremist groups such as the 'incel' online subculture.
• support for vulnerable individuals.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) looks at:

Freedom of speech

• The legal basis and history of freedom of speech – Human rights Act, European Convention on Human Rights.
• Where this freedom starts and ends – i.e. becomes an illegal act.
• Examples and case studies.

Opportunities for questions and answers will be available.

Suitable for organisations involved with safeguarding vulnerable people - e.g. health, housing, local authority, voluntary sector, education.

Please book using your work email. IF YOU HAVE BOOKED USING YOUR PERSONAL EMAIL WE WILL HAVE CONTACTED YOU. IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND TO THE EMAIL, YOU WILL NOT HAVE BEEN SENT A LINK TO THE SESSION. STUDENTS WHO RESPONDED WILL BE FOLLOWED UP AND SIGNPOSTED TO A SUITABLE FUTURE SESSION.