Inquiry into disability-related harassment

Our Inquiry into disability-related harassment and how well this is currently being addressed by public authorities.

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What is the inquiry and what do we hope to achieve?

dhibslBSL videos

British Sign Language videos of the inquiry final report.

Briefings for sectors

Specific sectors have a key role to play in responding to harassment. This series of briefings set out the key areas for improvement and our specific recommendations for each sector. View the briefings

 

Events  

Find out  more about the events we are speaking at in relation to the Inquiry, and about our Manifesto for change consultation event in January 2012.

Launch event live webcast

We broadcast a live webcast from our launch event. Watch the videos.

Legal Aid Bill Success

Following recommendations from 'Hidden in plain sight' we have worked on an amendment to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill with Kate Green MP and with the support of Paul Maynard MP, relating to sentencing guidelines.

 

 

 

 

 

Ten cases

As part of the Disability Harassment Inquiry we examined ten very serious cases in which disabled people have died or been seriously injured.

Acknowledgments

This inquiry has benefited from the generous contributions of many individuals.  We are particularly grateful to Katharine Quarmby.

Endorsements

Read Ministers' endorsements of the report

Support organisations

A number of organisations can provide support when people face harassment.