Currently a crime can be considered a “hate crime” if committed against someone because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender identity. Would you support or oppose including crimes committed against someone because of their sex or gender to this list?

Currently a crime can be considered a “hate crime” if committed against someone because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender identity. Would you support or oppose including crimes committed against someone because of their sex or gender to this list? Published on 17 February 2026 → Survey conducted on 17 February 2026 on 5275 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Strongly support

30%

Tend to support

30%

Tend to oppose

11%

Strongly oppose

11%

Don't know

18%

Strongly support

30%

Tend to support

30%

Tend to oppose

11%

Strongly oppose

11%

Don't know

18%

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