National Hate Crime Strategy Conference

Part of Hate Crime Week of Action

As part of the Strategic Partnership Group on Tackling Hate Crime in Scotland BEMIS will launch our Hate Crime Strategy Consultation Programme.

We will be joined at this online launch by the Minister for Older People and Equalities, Christina McKelvie MSP.

Featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions and open floor Q+A with Minister and stakeholders from multiple sectors.

More details will be provided in due course.

To register and receive more information, please click the button below, and if you have any queries, please email events@bemis.org.uk.

Agenda

Part 1: Introducing a Hate Crime Strategy Consultation for Scotland

09:15 – 09:30 Sign in online and welcome music.

09:30 – 09:35 Welcome BEMIS CEO Dr. Rami Ousta

09:35 – 09:45 Setting the scene: Danny Boyle BEMIS / SG Official TBC

09:45 – 09:55 Minister for Equalities and Older People Christina McKelvie

09:55 – 11:15 Panel Discussion (Part 1) + Q&A

1. Christina McKelvie MSP – Minister for Older People and Equalities
2. Jeanette Findlay – CALL IT OUT
3. Margaret Lance – Women in Action
4. Jasbir Singh – Sikh Sanjog            
5. Ephraim Borowski – SCoJeC

11:15 – 11:30 comfort break (Tea/Coffee)

Part 2: Policing Hate Crime in Scotland and Community Experiences

11:30 – 11:45 Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie, Police Scotland

11:45 – 13:00 – Panel Discussion (Part 2) + Q&A

1. ACC Gary Ritchie – Police Scotland
2. Maureen Sier – Interfaith Scotland
3. Ewelina Chin – HSTAR
4. Agnieszka Morrison – FENIKS Polish Counselling Service
5. Sami Alakil – Yemeni Community Scotland
6. Ebrima Kalleh – LGBT Unity Scotland

13:00 event ends