Join Disability Equality Scotland at the Pickaquoy Centre in Orkney as we host a disability consultation to discuss experiences of negative behaviours and hate crime in Orkney. 

Following the successful launch of the national Hate Crime Charter with Scotland's public transport operators, Disability Equality Scotland is seeking to roll out the Charter to businesses and other public services. The Charter aims to encourage businesses, transport providers, members of the public and other services to support a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime in Scotland. We want to see safer and more inclusive public spaces for disabled people and other protected characteristics across Scotland.

This is a chance for us to ask disabled people what their experiences are of hate crime, and their thoughts on reporting incidents of hate crime. We will be joined by representatives from the Pickaquoy Centre to ask questions such as:

• Do you feel comfortable and safe as a disabled person at the Pickaquoy?
• Are you concerned about being a victim of hate crime or discrimination in Orkney?
• Would you know how to report a hate crime if you had witnessed something, or been a victim of it?

You can read more about the Pickaquoy Centre's Hate Crime Charter here. 

Feel free to submit questions to us in advance via the registration form, or by emailing fiach@disabilityequality.scot. Alternatively, you can ask them during the session.

If you're having trouble filling out your registration form, please contact alistair@disabilityequality.scot.

The event will take place on Wednesday 30 March 2022, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

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