Campaigners say misogyny should be classed as a hate crime

The video discusses Claire's experience of harassment and the police's response in Nottingham, where misogyny is recorded as a hate crime. Despite the policy encouraging reports, conviction rates remain low. A quarter of police forces in England and Wales now track hostility towards women, with Essex joining recently. Campaigners push for national adoption, but the Prime Minister is concerned about the burden on police. The video highlights the need for systemic changes within the police and society to address misogyny effectively.

What motivated Claire to report her harassment experience to the police?

• She wanted to confront the offender personally.

• She was seeking financial compensation.

• She was aware of Nottingham's policy on misogyny.

• She wanted to set an example for others.

What was a significant outcome of Nottinghamshire Police recording misogyny as a hate crime?

• An increase in women reporting harassment.

• A reduction in police workload.

• A decrease in harassment cases.

• Immediate convictions for all reported cases.

What percentage of police forces in England and Wales track hostility towards women?

• Half of the police forces.

• One-fourth of the police forces.

• None of the police forces.

• All police forces.

What is a concern of the Prime Minister regarding making misogyny a hate crime?

• It might increase police funding.

• It would not affect conviction rates.

• It could be an additional burden on police.

• It might lead to fewer reports.

What is a potential benefit of recording misogyny as a hate crime?

• It eliminates the need for police intervention.

• It reduces the number of harassment cases.

• It could lead to harsher sentences for related crimes.

• It guarantees immediate convictions.