Discrimination and hate crime

Citizens Advice

Information and advice about discrimination and hate crime from Citizens Advice.

• the Equality Act 2010
• what are the different types of discrimination?
• taking action about discrimination
• discrimination because of disability, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation
• hate crime.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination

Gov.uk

Information about discrimination from Gov.uk:

• types of discrimination (‘protected characteristics’)
• how you can be discriminated against
• discrimination at work
• taking action about discrimination.

www.gov.uk/discrimination-your-rights

Wandsworth Council

Information about the equality objectives of the council, as well as opportunities and events in Wandsworth.

www.wandsworth.gov.uk/the-council/how-the-council-works/equality-and-diversity/

Equality Advisory and Support Service

Phone advice about issues relating to equality and human rights. Advice is available in BSL via video chat.

Phone: 0808 800 0082 (read about call charges)
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm
Saturdays, 10am to 2pm
Text Service: 0808 800 0084
www.equalityadvisoryservice.com

Maternity Action

Advice and information about your rights and entitlements throughout pregnancy, maternity leave and returning to work.

Phone: 0808 802 0057 (read about call charges)
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am to 1pm
www.maternityaction.org.uk

Switchboard

Information, support and referral services for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Phone: 0300 330 0630 (read about call charges)
Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 10pm
www.switchboard.lgbt

True Vision

Report hate crimes and hate incidents online. In an emergency you should call the police on 999.

www.report-it.org.uk

Citizens Advice Wandsworth

If you need help reporting a hate crime or hate incident we are a Hate Crime Reporting Centre and can provide you with advice and support.

Find out how to contact us.