Hate crimes aggravated by sexual orientation and disability at record high in Scotland

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​The number of charges reported containing at least one element of hate crime was 5,738 in 2022-23 – 2% fewer than in 2021-22, the Crown Office said. The number of charges reported containing at least one element of hate crime was 5,738 in 2022-23 – 2% fewer than in 2021-22, the Crown Office said.