Report Racism
Report Racism
We work with victims of discrimanation, hate incidents and crime within Gypsy and Traveller communities, supporting victims and encouraging reporting of hate crime incidents. We work alongside GRT communities across Herts to promote a better understanding of the history, culture and lifestyles of Gypsies and Travellers. We have a close relationship with several local voluntary sector organisations with a view to push the Gypsy /Traveller agenda.
You don’t have to be the victim to report hate, you can report on behalf of the victim/s
You don’t have to be a Gypsy Roma or Traveller to report anyone can report anti-Gypsy roma Traveller Hate.
Report Racism GRT is a hate incident reporting site and support service that is run by and for Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities in the UK by Gate Herts.
If you are a part of the Gypsy, Roma or Traveller community and have been a victim of Racism, including; Verbal Abuse, Physical Abuse, Online Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Social or any abuse that has affected you physically or emotionally, then please use our Report Racism GRT to file your abuse.
We work alongside the police to tackle racism and put a stop to abuse against the GRT community.
Report Racism is for anyone in the Gypsy, Roma or Traveller community that has experienced any type of abuse discrimanation, harrasment or violence due to their ethnicity.
If you have been a victim of racism, please use the link below to our Report Racism GRT website where you can file your report.
We will liaise with the police and conduct an investigation to try to put a stop to Hate Crime and Racism.
You Report, We Act!
We aim to put a stop to Hate Crime and Racism within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community.
There are many victims that have fallen to this crime and we urge you to come forward so we can eliminate this crime against others.
Equality Act 2010
English Gypsies and Irish Travellers–Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers are recognised as two distinct ethnic minority groups in law because they are recognised as members of communities with a shared history, culture and language stretching back over hundreds of years. As such they are granted the full protection of the Equality Act.
Types of Discrimination
Members of the Gypsy and Traveller communities can often face harassment and discrimination on a daily basis as a result of negative stereotypes and deeply ingrained cultural prejudices. Unfortunately, many instances of harassment and discrimination go unchallenged because they are subtle and indirect. However, there are ways to counter harassment and discrimination and there are specific instances when it can be successfully challenged.
Hate Crime
Report Racism GRT
This is a hate incident reporting site and support service that is run by and for Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities in the UK by Herts Gate. If you have been the victim of a hate crime or hate speech because of your Gypsy or Traveller identity, use this website. By using this reporting tool you are providing Report Racism GRT with evidence to support the case for a more effective government approach to combating hate crime and hate speech.
Visit the Report Racism GRT website.
You can call the Report Racism Hate Crime Officers around the country to report an incident.
- If you are in or near Hertfordshire, call 07534 790984
- If you are in or near Brighton, call 07399 336832
- If you are in or near Leeds, call 07399 336836
True Vision
There is a website supported by all police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, where victims of hate crime can report the crime online. There is now a section dedicated to reporting hate crime against Gypsies, Roma and Travellers. True Vision provides information for victims and the public about what hate crime is, why it is important to report it when it happens, and sets out the range of ways hate crimes can be reported, including via a new online reporting form.
The site also provides links to organisations that can offer support and advice on hate crime related issues. Internet hate crime can also be reported on the True Vision website and you can find more info about this here.
Discrimination from an organisation or service
Equality Advisory Support Service
The Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) is an advice service aimed at individuals who need expert information, advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues and the applicable law, particularly when this is more than advice agencies and other local organisations can provide.
If you have experienced discrimination from an organisation or institution eg. been refused entry at a pub because they have a ‘No Travellers’ policy, been fired from work because you are a Gypsy or Traveller, been followed by security staff around a supermarket because you are a Gypsy or Traveller, then EASS may be able to assist you in making a complaint or challenging this.
Telephone: 0808 800 0082 | Textphone: 0808 800 0084
Howe and Co Solicitors
Have you suffered from discrimination?
- Have you been refused service or entry to a bar, club restaurant or hotel?
- Was it because you are a Traveller or a Gypsy?
You don’t have to accept this!!
Howe & Co Solicitors can help you to take action, get an apology and seek financial damages. Contact us as soon as possible
Telephone: 020 8840 4688
Email: partners@howe.co.uk
Report Racism
Please use the link below to our Report Racism GRT website to file your report.