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Issue:- 31 October 2013

Commissioner makes his pledge to tackle hate crime

LANCASHIRE'S Police and Crime Commissioner has taken Mencap's 'PCC Pledge' and committed to ending learning disability hate crime.  The charity is aiming to end disability hate crime in a generation through its 'Stand by Me' campaign, and now Clive Grunshaw has answered Mencap's calls for all Police and Crime Commissioners to back the initiative.

The Commissioner said:- "Here in Lancashire we are committed to bringing an end to disability hate crime and ensuring everyone is free to live without fear in our communities. Lancashire Constabulary is already working hard to tackle the issue, and I am committed to ensuring this continues. Already, Lancashire Police are involving disabled people in hate crime training, supported by community engagement, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of how best to tackle the issue. I am delighted I am able to support Mencap's Stand by Me campaign, and send a strong message to Lancashire's residents that disability hate crime will not be tolerated."

The 'Stand by me' campaign was launched in 2011, and the call for Commissioner's to take the pledge follows Mencap's work to encourage Police services to sign up to a Police promise that will help make sure people with a learning disability can live their lives free from the fear of hate crime.

Dan Scorer, Mencap's senior campaigns manager, said:- "As many as nine out of 10 people with a learning disability have experienced hate crime. This is disgraceful and must stop. Many Police services are doing good work, and their response is getting better, but there is still a long way to go. That is why Mencap is calling on new PCCs to commit to standing by people with a learning disability to end hate crime. We are delighted that Clive Grunshaw has taken the PCC pledge and will be working with us to help end disability hate crime in a generation."

For more information on the 'Stand by me' campaign, and to show your support, visit:- mencap.org.uk/standbyme.

Friends of St George's Hall - Tea Dance

THE historic Great Hall, in St George's Hall will be hosting a Tea Dance, with the Elderberries, playing live on Wednesday,  13 November 2013.  The event starts at 1:30pm and finishes at 4pm.  Cost to take part is £5.  You can pay on the door.  For more information about the event, you can visit the Friends of St George's Hall, Liverpool's website or call:- 0151 225 6909.

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