AQW 40306/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 06/01/2015
Answered On Date: 02/04/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how the Racial Equality Unit is working with community leaders in areas where recent racially motivated attacks have been most prevalent.

Answer:

Racially motivated attacks are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Tackling hate crime and reducing the harm it causes continues to be a key priority for the Executive.

The Racial Equality Unit works with groups and community leaders to support communities in welcoming new arrivals and supporting the new arrivals themselves.