Hate Crime Policy and Disability

From Vulnerability to Ableism

Seamus Taylor (Maynooth University, Ireland)

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Bristol University Press
01 December 2022

Disability: social aspects; Social discrimination; Crime & criminology

Outlining the key developments of the Disability Hate Crime policy agenda, Seamus Taylor brings together a unique consideration of the theoretical and practical questions at its heart.

This book analyses the contributions of activists, politicians, policy makers and criminal justice system practitioners to policy development, and critiques both the under-recognition of disability prejudice fuelled by ableism and the challenge of vulnerability in addressing disability hostility.

Concluding that a critically reflective approach on the part of policy makers and practitioners can lead to progress, the author gives clear policy recommendations to address current challenges in the Criminal Justice System.

By: Seamus Taylor (Maynooth University Ireland)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529217872
ISBN 10: 1529217873
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 01 December 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction 2. Fifteen Cases of Disability Hate Crime 3. From Hate Crime to Disability Hate Crime 4. Agenda Triggering 5. Agenda Development 6. Towards Agenda Institutionalization? 7. Problem with the Current Agenda: The Focus on Vulnerability 8. An Agenda Item Yet to Fully Speak Its Name: Ableism and Disability Hate Crime 9. Conclusion Appendix: Research Design and Methods

Seamus Taylor is Head of Department in Applied Social Studies at Maynooth University, Ireland and previously Director of Equality and Diversity at the Crown Prosecution Service (England and Wales) and prior to that Director of Strategy at the Commission for Racial Equality (Britain).

Reviews for Hate Crime Policy and Disability: From Vulnerability to Ableism

Brilliant and timely, this compelling account of an under-explored area is a passionate call to arms. Taylor lays bare the real meaning of these crimes and of society's continuing failure to address them. His book is a demand for justice. Ken Macdonald QC, former Master of Wadham College, Oxford University and Director of Public Prosecutions 2003-8 Compelling and rich in evidence, this timely new book challenges us to question prevailing assumptions about Disability Hate Crime. Essential reading for anyone seeking to develop fresh ways of thinking about and responding to an urgent set of problems. Neil Chakraborti, Professor of Criminology, University of Leicester Taylor draws on his unique experiences as a policymaker and scholar to help us understand the true nature of Disability Hate Crime and why it really matters. Essential reading for anyone interested in ensuring justice for disabled people. Joanna Perry, Independent Consultant (Hate Crime) and former Hate Crime Advisor, OSCE, Warsaw Taylor has been at the centre of Disability Hate Crime policy development for some years. He is ideally placed to describe this journey and, most importantly, the action that is still needed to provide equitable rights and protections to disabled people. Paul Giannasi OBE, National Policing Advisor for Hate Crime, HM Government Taylor provides a clear, comprehensive and compelling account of the development of policy on Disability Hate Crime - a go to text for scholars, policymakers and practitioners. Rt Hon Lord David Blunkett, former Home Secretary This book is long overdue: a welcome account of the development of Disability Hate Crime and a timely challenge about the way forward. Sir Keir Starmer QC MP This must-read book provides original insight into the policy progress made, or lack thereof, in tackling Disability Hate Crime. It implores the reader to reconsider how ableism informs this odious form of victimization. Mark Walters, Professor of Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Sussex