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Police pilots ‘must not blur boundaries with hate crime’

16/01/2011 – 10:47 am

Police forces trialling a new approach to anti-social behaviour should not be tempted to downgrade potential disability hate crimes, says a leading disabled activist.
The government has launched pilot projects across eight forces, aimed at changing the way the police respond to calls about anti-social behaviour.
The schemes should make it easier to recognise someone who has [...]

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New Year Honours: Activist will use MBE to fight government on cuts

13/01/2011 – 10:40 am

A leading disabled activist says she will use the MBE she was awarded in the New Year Honours to help fight government plans to slash disability benefits.
Anne Novis was awarded an MBE for services to disabled people in London. The former youth worker has been campaigning on disability rights for nearly 20 years and is [...]

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