Equality forum report pushes for hate crime legislation

The Guyana Equality Forum (GEF) has released its research report which gives a situational analysis of hate crimes in Guyana.

The report, titled ‘Hate Reform in Guyana’, was launched at the Herdmanston Lodge in Georgetown on Friday. The report is intended to inform and start a debate about the introduction of hate crime legislation in Guyana.

Managing Director of GEF Joel Simpson told attendees that hate crime is a very real and serious issue in Guyana especially against several group minorities. “It’s an everyday reality,” he said.