This article explains the law on disability hate crime in England as of October 2022. It was written by Olivia Hopwood, a law student, and verified and approved by a leading criminal law solicitor on behalf of BuDS. It is written mainly for professionals and practitioners, and some may find the language difficult to follow. If you need any help with this article, please contact us.
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Proving An Offence Was Aggravated Within The Meaning Of s. 66 Of The Sentencing Act 2020
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) guidance about whether an offence was aggravated within the meaning of s.66 of the Sentencing Act 2020 can be found below. This article was written by Olivia Hopwood, a law student, and verified and approved by a leading criminal law solicitor on behalf of BuDS. It is written mainly for professionals and practitioners, and some may find the language difficult to follow. If you need any help with this article, please contact us.
This article is intended as a supplement to a main article – read it here.
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S. 66 Sentencing Act 2020 – Case Law
Case law relating to s. 66 of the Sentencing Act 2020 can be read below. This article was written by Olivia Hopwood, a law student, and verified and approved by a leading criminal law solicitor on behalf of BuDS. It is written mainly for professionals and practitioners, and some may find the language difficult to follow. If you need any help with this article, please contact us.
This article is intended as a supplement to a main article – read it here.
Read MoreAttitudes and Hate Crime Project: Victim Support Co-Ordinator
Disabled people are sometimes subject to abuse, insults or physical violence because of their disability. BuDS’ Fair4All Attitudes & Hate Crimes project confidentially supports victims of disability hate incidents, helps them to report incidents to the police if they wish to do, and works to educate and campaign about disability hate crime.
The Fair4All Attitudes & Hate Crimes project is intended to be led and staffed by BuDS volunteers with the support of a part-time paid Disability Hate Crime Officer. A team of volunteers will support victims of hate incidents and crime with emotional support, practical information and, if the victim wants, reporting incidents to the police and going to court. This voluntary role is about managing this team of volunteers (as well as supporting victims if necessary).
This role would ideally suit someone with experience of supporting victims or people who have experienced tough times and/or managing teams of people.
To apply or express an interest, please email volunteering@buds.org.uk. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please e-mail simonec@buds.org.uk.
Attitudes and Hate Crime Project: Victim Support Volunteer
Disabled people are sometimes subject to abuse, insults, or physical violence because of their disability. BuDS’ Fair4All Attitudes & Hate Crimes project confidentially supports victims of disability hate incidents, helps them to report incidents to the police if they wish to do, and works to educate and campaign about disability hate crime.
The Fair4All Attitudes & Hate Crimes project is intended to be led and staffed by BuDS volunteers with the support of a part-time paid Disability Hate Crime Officer. A team of volunteers will support victims of hate incidents and crime with emotional support, practical information and, if the victim wants, reporting incidents to the police and going to court.
This role would ideally suit someone with experience of supporting victims or people who have experienced tough times. Disabled people are particularly welcome to apply.
To apply or express an interest, please email volunteering@buds.org.uk. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please e-mail simonec@buds.org.uk.
Attitudes and Hate Crime Project: Awareness & Education Volunteer
Disabled people are sometimes subject to abuse, insults, or physical violence because of their disability. BuDS’ Fair4All Attitudes & Hate Crimes project confidentially supports victims of disability hate incidents, helps them to report incidents to the police if they wish to do, and works to educate and campaign about disability hate crime.
The Fair4All Attitudes & Hate Crimes project is intended to be led and staffed by BuDS volunteers with the support of a part-time paid Disability Hate Crime Officer. A team of volunteers will produce educational and awareness material, carry out campaigns and projects, give presentations and change minds about disability.
This role would ideally suit someone with experience of educational or awareness-raising campaigns, but this isn’t essential. Disabled people are particularly welcome to apply.
To apply or express an interest, please email volunteering@buds.org.uk. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please e-mail simonec@buds.org.uk.
Attitudes and Hate Crime Project: Police & Criminal Justice Liaison Co-ordinator
Disabled people are sometimes subject to abuse, insults or physical violence because of their disability. BuDS’ Fair4All Attitudes & Hate Crimes project confidentially supports victims of disability hate incidents, helps them to report incidents to the police if they wish to do, and works to educate and campaign about disability hate crime.
This voluntary role provides the essential link between the BuDS Attitudes & Hate Crime Project and criminal justice agencies, mainly Thames Valley Police and the Crown Prosecution Service. It will help make sure victims are supported properly and have the right support as they engage with the police and courts.
This role would ideally suit someone with experience of working in the police or a criminal justice agency or who has experience of supporting victims in the criminal justice field. However, this is not essential. Disabled people are particularly welcome to apply.
To apply or express an interest, please email volunteering@buds.org.uk. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please e-mail simonec@buds.org.uk.
Second Cold Weather Payment In Buckinghamshire
A second cold weather payment was triggered this week in Buckinghamshire, covering the period between Monday 12th December and Sunday 18th December. This is an additional £25 on top of the existing cold weather payment, triggered in Buckinghamshire on Sunday 18th December. This is because the cold weather is expected to last for the rest of this week.
BuDS strongly recommends that disabled people keep their heating on and stay as warm as possible. Cold weather payments are intended to help you pay the cost of the extra heating that may be needed to stay warm in freezing weather.
It is recommended by the Energy Saving Trust that you set your thermostat at the lowest comfortable setting for you, which should be between 18°C and 21°C. The best temperature will depend on your overall health and your individual circumstances. It is essential that you stay warm in this cold winter weather. Remember that if you have to go outside, it is very likely to be icy which increases your risk of falling.
Read MoreCold Weather Payments in Buckinghamshire
A cold weather payment has been triggered in Buckinghamshire today, Sunday 11th December 2022, for the period between Monday 5th December and Sunday 11th December.
A cold weather payment is made if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecasted to be, zero degrees Celsius or below over 7 consecutive days. You will receive £25 for each 7-day period of very cold weather between 1st November and 31st March.
To check whether your postcode is eligible for a cold weather payment, please type your postcode into the DWP’S, Cold Weather Payment Checker https://coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk/search.php
Read MoreBuDS is not attending Chiltern Open Air Museum’s Christmas Event
BuDS always strives to make events in Buckinghamshire accessible for disabled people. However, we have recently been hit with a wave of illness within our events team. After lots of careful consideration, our Trustees felt that attending this event would put too much strain on the health of our volunteers, and we are therefore very sadly announcing that we will not be attending this event.
If you have any questions or comments, please email info@buds.org.uk.