An online hate crime reporting form has been launched by gardaí, and it can be used from today, July 21. A working hate crime definition has also now also been devised as part of the Garda Síochána Diversity and Integration Strategy. Superintendent Michael Corbett said hate crime is “significantly underreported” in Ireland. Dami Babade, who reported an incident of a hate crime related assault to gardaí, said he is in support of the new online system. “As a victim of hate crime assault, I know the importance of reporting to the gardaí.

Source: Irish Independent July 21, 2021 16:18 UTC