Use this section by event, accusation or role
Defence and victim representation where violence, threats, persecution or another alleged offence includes an intolerance or discriminatory motive.
An incident is alleged to have targeted a person because of identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sex, disability or another protected characteristic, making motive and context central as well as the underlying conduct. The correct legal route depends on the documents, the participant's procedural status, the investigating authority and the current stage—not simply the label attached to the accusation.
Our organising principles
Separate the underlying offence from the alleged motive
Preserve words, symbols, communications and surrounding context
Protect vulnerable victims and the presumption of innocence
Avoid assumptions based solely on association or public controversy