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Hello,

My initial reaction is that this terminology is not befitting of the nature of the relationship it describes - as it loses the double reinforcement provided by 'hate' and 'crime'.

I would suggest that a more suitable term may be something like 'friendship fraud' with 'mate crime' being retained as a commonly used synonym. The former is still memorable but the nature of the relationship is describes is perhaps slightly more explicit than the latter.

Best wishes,

Irene Rose

From: Colin Barnes <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, 21 June 2012, 7:19
Subject: FW: Terminology

FYI

Colin

Subject: Terminology

There seems to be a bit of an issue in some areas with the idea of the use of the term 'Mate Crime'.
As we know it exists - what other term are we supposed to use when someone who befriends a disabled person uses crime to gain from them?
I would welcome constructive comment.

Stephen Brookes MBE
Disability and Equality Consultant
Coordinator - Disability Hate Crime Network

01253 594114

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