Newcastle is an international city which values its diverse communities and people from all backgrounds. International Newcastle joins with other organisations and communities across the city to condemn any form of hate speech and hate crime and to ensure that Newcastle is a welcoming city for all people.
The Leader of Newcastle City Council reaffirmed in an article on Monday, the Council’s commitment to Newcastle as a City of Sanctuary. She said, “Our city’s proud reputation for offering a warm Geordie welcome is hard earned. We’re a city that looks out for one another, that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, and supports each other when times are hard. What we won’t stand for is racism, hatred or discrimination in any form. These abhorrent traits are entirely at odds with the values of our city, and anyone engaged in such criminality can expect the appropriate response if that’s what they seek to bring to Newcastle. Hate will not win here.” (Read the full article here and find out about Newcastle City of Sanctuary here)
Find links below to information about reporting hate crime and also staying safe amidst far-right activity.
Reporting hate crime
Reports can be made to Stop Hate anonymously or to the Police by calling 101.
The Newcastle – Stop Hate UK webpage has contacts and links for Victim Support, Newcastle City Council departments, community services and organisations providing support, as well as counselling and legal advice. People who are repeat victims may not go on to make further reports, but these subsequent reports are important too and should be encouraged where appropriate.
Any broader community concerns can be submitted to the Police Community Engagement Team at; NewcastleCEOmailbox@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
Staying Safe amidst Far-Right Violence
The Staying Safe document (download here) provides helpful advice for people and professionals concerned about the recent and upcoming protest activity around migration. This guide aims to pull together some basic principles and considerations for organisations and community groups to guide their thinking when making decisions about how to keep staff, volunteers and the people they are working with feeling safe and supported. It also offers our solidarity with the people who are most affected by far-right violence as we stand together as one community.