03/01/2013
Are disability hate crimes being taken seriously enough? Figures show the number of prosecutions has fallen, despite promises by the police to take the issue more seriously.
Victoria hears from victims of disability hate crimes - and the police dealing with them - about whether the issue is being taken seriously enough. It comes as figures show the number of people prosecuted for hate crimes against disabled people has fallen by fourteen percent -despite promises from the Crown Prosecution Service to take the problem more seriously - and the number of reported incidents staying roughly the same.
The latest from India where five men accused of the rape and murder of a young woman have been formally charged. Victoria speaks to women live in the centre of Delhi where protests are continuing.
Victoria speaks to James Caan from Dragon's Den - and young entrepeneurs - about the government's increased funding for young people wanting to start up their own businesses.
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Disability hate crime: "I had a breakdown"
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- Thu 3 Jan 2013 10:0091热爆 Radio 5 Live