Flax, Maya and Shannon, Kayleigh (2024) Victims of religious hate crime: Victimisation of Muslims, Jews and Hindus compared. Criminology and Criminal Justice. ISSN 1748-8958 (In Press)

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Abstract

The surge in Hate Crime within the United Kingdom has disproportionately impacted religious communities, particularly Muslims, Jews and Hindus. This article provides a comprehensive exploration of hate crimes targeting these three religious groups in the United Kingdom. Through qualitative interviews with victims, the study aims to analyse their immediate response following the victimisation. Drawing insights from 30 individual interviews and three focus groups, the research uniquely combines three distinct religious groups for comparative analysis, revealing both commonalities and differences in their victimisation experiences. Findings highlight the pervasive nature of victimisation, emphasising community visibility and perceived safety. Notably, collective responsibility is evident among Muslim and Jewish participants. This research contributes to a nuanced understanding of challenges faced by victims, emphasising the need for robust law enforcement measures.

Item Type:	Article
Identifier:	10.1177/17488958241301966
Keywords:	Collective responsibility, safety in neighbourhood, visibility
Subjects:	Law and criminal justice > Criminal justice
Depositing User:	Lenka Shipton
Date Deposited:	02 Jan 2025 11:33
Last Modified:	02 Jan 2025 14:56
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/13041

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