Free teaching resources about hate crime

Published 15 May 2026

About this lesson

In April 2026 a series of attacks on Jewish people in London led the UK government to declare an “antisemitism emergency”. The attacks raised wider questions about hate crime, public safety and the role of the media when reporting traumatic events.

How can news reporting inform the public without increasing fear or division?

Skills and knowledge

Problem solving

Step 3: Seeking support
I describe problems to others
Did you describe the problems in Colour Land when you discussed the headlines?
Step 5: Creating options
I create different possible solutions to a problem
Did you consider the different consequences and solutions for each perspective?
Step 6: Analysing options
I identify advantages and disadvantages of potential solutions
Did you consider the advantages and disadvantages of the different solutions and preventions?
Knowledge

I know that hate crimes are crimes motivated by hostility towards particular races, religions or political affiliations.
What is an example of hate crime in the news?