Tackling Online Hate Responding to Online Hate Speech and Hate Crime

The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is a Scottish antiracism charity based in Glasgow. They are focused on working to eliminate racial discrimination and harassment and promote racial justice across Scotland.

In August 2023 they published this report/guide as recognising and reporting harassment, hate and abuse on social media is vital to reducing online hate crime.

This guide will clarify:
▪ What is meant by hate speech and hate crime
▪ What the law and social media companies say
▪ How to report online hate speech to social media platforms and
relevant authorities
▪ How to better manage your wellbeing in the face of online hate

Access the Guide