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EDINBURGH: Churches, mosques, temples and synagogues can now apply for Scottish government grants to install security measures against hate crime.The £500,000 Hate Crime Security Fund, first.
Churches, mosques, temples and synagogues can now apply for Scottish Government grants to install security measures against hate crime. The £500,000 Hate Crime Security Fund, first announced in January last year, will be open for applications until July 21, with money expected to be paid in the autumn. Faith communities can apply for funds of up to £20,000 for a maximum of three security measures. These include CCTV, security doors, alarms, fencing, video intercoms and improved lighting. Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said the scheme will “ensure faith communities most vulnerable to hate crime are supported to worship in safety”. She added: “Scotland is an inclusive and tolerant nation, but our society is not immune from the threat of prejudice and hate.
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A £500,000 fund will help places of worship to take security measures against hate crime.
Faith communities can apply for grants from the Hate Crime Security Fund, developed by the Scottish Government in partnership with Police Scotland.
Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said:
“The Hate Crime Security Fund will help ensure faith communities in Scotland most vulnerable to hate crime are supported to worship in safety.
“Scotland is an inclusive and tolerant nation, but our society is not immune from the threat of prejudice and hate.
“Places of worship should be places of peace and sanctuary and our faith communities should feel safe and secure when they visit them.”
Churches will be able to apply for funds to install CCTV (Tim Goode/PA)
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Churches, mosques, temples and synagogues can now apply for Scottish Government grants to install security measures against hate crime.
The £500,000 Hate Crime Security Fund, first announced in January last year, will be open for applications until July 21, with money expected to be paid in the autumn.
Faith communities can apply for funds of up to £20,000 for a maximum of three security measures.