A: 17-24-30 represents the combined dates of the London nail bomb attacks on Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho which took place on the 17th, 24th and 30th April 1999.
Q: When was 17-24-30 founded?
A: 17-24-30 was founded as a Facebook group in April 2009 to mark the 10th anniversary of the London Nail Bomb attacks. We registered as a small charity with HM Revenue and Customs in August 2011 (Ref XT30898) and with the Charity Commission in August 2019 (Ref 1184819).
Q: What does 17-24-30 do?
A: Our primary aim is to organise and facilitate the April Acts of Remembrance #AAR to mark the anniversaries of the attacks on Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho, and National Hate Crime Awareness Week #NationalHCAW in October.
We believe that it is important to remember those we have lost, to stand in solidarity with those who need our ongoing support and to educate future generations in order to prevent these attacks from happening again.
17-24-30’s secondary aim is to spread a message of H.O.P.E. across the UK and beyond to encourage the authorities (including goverment, police and councils), key partners (business and voluntary sectors) and communities affected by hate crime work together to tackle hate crime across the UK.
We aim to bring people together, to state there is no place for hate in our communities, so we can live in peace and harmony together.
Q. What does H.O.P.E. stand for?
A: H.O.P.E. stands for
Hate crime awareness,
Operational response to hate crime,
Preventing hate crime and
Engage communities to report hate crime and access victim support services.
Q. What is National Hate Crime Awareness Week?
A: National Hate Crime Awareness Week #NationalHCAW is a national week of action to encourage the authorities, key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle local hate crime issues across the UK.
The annual week takes place in October between the second to third Satuday of the month.
Greater Manchester – Andy Burnham (Labour) Kate Green London – Sadiq Khan (Labour) Deputy Mayor Sophie Linden | City of London James Thompson West Yorkshire – Tracy Brabin (Labour) Deputy Mayor Alison Lowe OBE York & North Yorkshire – David Skaith (Labour)* Deputy Mayor TBC South Yorkshire – Oliver Coppard (Labour)* Deputy Mayor TBC
A huge big thank you to everyone who helped make this national week happen.
We did it. Together.
With absolutely no support from the Prime Minister or his Government.
But with the support of hundreds of local authorities (Police Services and Councils), key partners and communities affected by hate crime across the country – together we delivered a national week we can be proud of. A week that gave thousands upon thousands of people the opportunity to stand together and say that there should be no place for hate in the UK.
It was truly amazing to see so many events and so much support across the country. Type ‘NationalHCAW’ into Google and you’ll see 14,800 results.
Every article, every post is an opportunity for someone affected by Hate Crime to become aware that there is advice and support available for them.
This is fundamentally what the national week is about – showing the world we care, getting people the support they need, and working together to end hate crime in our communities.
When we agreed to work in partnership with CST to highlight their work tackling Antisemitism we could never have imagined the horror of what was about to unfold in Israel. The horrendous slaughter of so many people – men, women and children has sent shock waves around the world and plunged the region into its worst crisis in modern times.
We’ve seen a huge spike in Antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crime.
People like Dave Rich, Iman Atta and their colleagues from organisations like CST and Tell Mama are working around the clock to do everything they can to respond as events continue to unfold.
We need to ensure we give them as much support as possible.
National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2023 is over but the work that is required to make sure there is no place for hate in the UK continues.
Finally October is here and we are less than a couple of weeks away from the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2023
The petition we launched last week calling upon the Prime Minister to support National Hate Crime Awareness Week is gradually picking up signatures – if you have not signed up yet – please add your support.
We’ve changed venues this year, and will be hosted by The Salvation Army Regents Hall on Sunday 15th October. Do get your free tickets now.
And finally – NationalHCAW resources have arrived in London, this week we will be at METRO New Cross in Lewisham. Monday is prep day as the final deliveries arrive. Tuesday and Wednesday a team of volunteers are helping us prepare 300 packs and 15 stacks.
If you want a pack of resources – make sure you have placed a request via our online form before 12 noon on Wednesday this week.
Mark mark@17-24-30.org
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Act of Hope and Remembrance for those affected by Hate Crime
Welcome by Mark Healey.
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Sign our petition to encourage the Prime Minister to add his support
Saturday 23rd September marks 21 days to go until NationalHCAW 2023.
Once upon a time, I received a Points of Light Award from the Prime Minister in recognition of my anti-hate crime work, and for founding National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
I’ve received support from Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Prime Minister David Cameron and Prime Minister Theresa May between 2009 to 2018.
Since the pandemic we have struggled to get a response from the Prime Minister – with no response to our requests between 2019 to 2022.
This year we received a negative response on behalf of the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sent to us from the Home Office – We appealed this decision and got a second negative response from 10 Downing Street – so we are launching a petition to appeal for his support.
We believe the Prime Minister would want to support a national week that aims to bring the authorities, key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together, to say there is no place for hate in the UK, and make this a country where we can all live in peace and harmony together.
Best wishes
Mark mark@17-24-30.org
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Points of Light Promotional Video
Welcome by Mark Healey.
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Sign our petition to encourage the Prime Minister to add his support
Saturday 9th September marks 35 days to go until NationalHCAW 2023.
We have had our funding for NationalHCAW resources for London confirmed by MOPAC, and are in the final stages of planning and distribution.
We receive £25K from MOPAC each year of which 10% goes to cover our core costs, 10% goes towards our NationalHCAW launch event, and 80% goes to the production and distribution of NationalHCAW resources for London.
Orders have been placed with two companies – B-Loony who are producing our T-shirts and Badges. Soho Print who are producing our Leaflets and Hate Crime Reporting Cards.
The plan is for these items to be delivered to us on Monday 2nd October, a team of wonderful volunteers will spend two days unpacking the resources and repacking them into 300 packs and 15 stacks.
The 300 packs will be mailed out via Interparcel on Thursday 5th October.
The 15 Stacks can be collected over two days Thursday 5th and Friday 6th October.
We aim to clear everything by the end of play on Friday 6th October – vacating the venue that METRO Charity have kindly provided again this year.
The British Transport Police, City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service and Transport for Londoncan make arrangements to collect their stacks of NationalHCAW resources by contacting me via the email below.
This is a blog by Why me?’s Strategic Programmes Manager, Kate Aldous. Kate is managing Why me?’s project on the use of Restorative Justice for cases of LGBTQ+ hate crime.
Hate crime is under-reported. About 53% of instances are reported to police according to the Crime Survey for England and Wales. When it is reported, satisfaction with the response is low.
Restorative Justice is a different and powerful response. It facilitates safe and supported communication between the person who was harmed and the person who caused the harm. In instances of hate crime, this can be very powerful. It brings understanding, healing and closure to those affected, and can transform the attitudes and behaviour of the harmer. Given that hate crime has a high emotional impact on victims, this is especially important.
Those harmed by crime tell us that the Criminal Justice System can be re-traumatising, because they feel helpless and unheard.
In contrast, Restorative Justice puts the harmed person at the centre of the process, restoring their agency, and allowing them to tell their story, including to the person responsible for the harm. This is powerful for both parties – hearing the impact of their actions can be transformational for the harmer, and witnessing the impact can give the harmed person a sense that they have brought about positive change from a negative incident.
At a time when we are seeing a rise in hate crime, Restorative Justice is more important than ever. But take up is low especially amongst those who do not expect fair treatment from the police, such as minoritised communities, especially young Black men, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, the LGBTQ+ community, and women – as evidenced in the Lammy and Casey Reviews. Those affected by hate crime are less likely to be offered it, because police, victim support agencies and organisations working to address hate crime aren’t familiar with it, or wrongly consider it to be unsuitable for hate crime.
Restorative Justice charity Why me? campaigns to increase awareness of the powerful impact of Restorative Justice for hate crime. We have demonstrated its impact on hate crime against those with learning disabilities and autism; and with the LGBTQ+ community. In our work with speakers of English as an Additional Language, our community partners highlighted its use to address hate crime – see Zaynab Asghar’s testimonial. We have also demonstrated its impact in cases of domestic violence.
On a personal level, one of my first experiences of Restorative Justice, many years ago, was when I heard a story on the radio about an Asian woman who was racially abused in the street, and was offered Restorative Justice. “Why would you want to do that?”, I thought to myself, “why would you want to sit down with someone who expressed such racism?”. Fortunately, she had a different view. They met, and subsequently became friends. I was astounded. Now, with my knowledge of Restorative Justice, I think “what an extraordinary process – we need more of that to address the prejudice and divisions in society”.
At a time when hate crime is on the increase, and society often feels more polarised than ever, Restorative Justice provides a powerful tool to transform attitudes and behaviour.
Every year we write and invite the Prime Minister to provide a Statement of Support for National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Rishi Sunak is the first Prime Minister to officially decline this invitation.
How much effort does it take to provide a statement of support?
I imagine that many leaders would have a press officer who would write it for them. Then they would just add their signature. Job done – although obviously we would like them to commit more and take action to end hate!
How much effort does it take not to provide a statement of support?
Probably the same amount of time to provide one. Which makes the position Rishi Sunak has taken this year even more concerning.
Especially when we see how his Home Secretary is behaving.
Why is he not prepared to support a successful national anti-hate campaign?
“to encourage the authorities, key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle hate crime across the UK”
What is his government’s agenda as we approach the next election?
I think many people working across the UK Hate Crime Sector delivering advice and support to those directly affected by hate crime are very concerned.
Please help us change his mind – or at least encourage other leaders across the UK to stand up and take action to end hate across the UK.
We have launched a change.org petition to encourage the Prime Minister to change his position.
As you can see below – we are supporting the Metropolitan Police Service to track down and identify the suspect responsible for the double stabbing outside the Two Brewers last weekend (13/08/2023).
My heart goes out to Jimmy and his team who run the Two Brewers, thanks to the swift reaction of his security staff no lives were lost, and the two people injured have been released from hospital. We wish them well.
The LGBT+ Community’s trust and confidence is at an all-time low following the outcome of the Stephen Port case, and the devastating Casey Report.
The Met has a lot of work to do to repair the damage done – but working together – local authorities, key partners and communities affected by hate crime – we will help change things for the better.
I’m glad to see the role of the Met LGBT+ Community Liaison Officers restored, with 12 full-time dedicated LGBT+ Police Officers being recruited, one for each of the Met’s 12 BCU’s covering London. It is something that I have personally campaigned for alongside the London LGBT+ Advisory Group and others.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with several of them already, and know that they are dedicated to making a difference. Matthieu Smith covering South Area BCU, who I worked with whilst I was the Croydon Hate Crime Officer working at Metro Charity, Hayley Jones covering Central South covering Lambeth and Southwark – she has done some fantastic engagement work and is currently dealing with the outcome of the Two Brewers incident. Steven Hales who was the officer for South West BCU but has just been promoted (well done Steven).
Last week I met with Emma Cross the new LGBT+ CLO for South East BCU covering Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham and I have to say I was impressed..
Please support these Police Officers to do their best for our communities. You can contact them here.
Please share the police appeal below as the most significant deterrent to those who spread hate and prejudice – is bringing them swiftly to justice when they attack our communities.
Detectives investigating a homophobic attack on two men outside the Two Brewers in Clapham have issued fresh images of the man they want to trace.
The images were taken from a route 50 bus in Thornton Heath at approximately 20:30hrs, before the incident.
The images were taken from a route 50 bus in Thornton Heath at approximately 20:30hrs, before the incident.
The images were taken from a route 50 bus in Thornton Heath at approximately 20:30hrs, before the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Jivan Saivb from the local policing team in Lambeth leads the investigation and said:
“These images provide a clearer picture of the person we need to identify and locate following this shocking attack. I would urge people to look at these images – do you know this man? Do you recognise the clothes he is wearing?
“If you can help identify him then please get in touch.”
The incident happened at approximately 22:15hrs on Sunday, 13 August as the two men stood outside a nightclub – they were approached by a man who attacked them with a knife before running away.
Both men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.
The image was taken from outside the venue at the time of the attack.
Officers continue to follow-up a number of lines of enquiry provided by witnesses and members of the public as they work to locate and arrest the suspect.
There are also ongoing patrols in and around the area of Clapham High Street which will continue over the coming days.
PC Hayley Jones who is the dedicated LGBT+ Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for Lambeth and Southwark added:
“We understand some people from the LGBT+ community may not have the confidence to speak to police; my role was introduced to provide a dedicated LGBT+ point of contact to support the community and advise on investigations where homophobia and transphobia is a motive. You can contact me directly for advice and support, or to assist this investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 7198/13Aug. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
If you wish to contact the Lambeth and Southwark LGBT+ CLO please contact PC Hayley Jones on 07825101104 or Hayley.Jones@met.police.uk.
A government spokesperson said of the Clapham incident: “These reports are deeply concerning and our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
“It’s right that we give the police space to investigate this incident and it would be inappropriate to comment further while an investigation is ongoing.”
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, urged witnesses to come forward. He tweeted: “This is abhorrent. There is no place for hate in London. It’s a huge relief the victims are out of hospital – my thoughts remain with them and their loved ones.
Florence Eshalomi, Labour MP for Vauxhall, said: “Having spoken to people in the area this afternoon, I know how alarming this shocking attack has been to the LGBTQ+ community in Clapham.
“My thoughts are with the victims, who I hope will be supported to make a full recovery.”
The LGBT+ charity Stonewall tweeted “We are appalled to hear that two men have been stabbed in an apparent homophobic attack outside a LGBTQ+ venue in Clapham. It is unacceptable for LGBTQ+ people to live in fear. We call on the UK Govt to set out its plan to deal with rising hate crime.”
The latest Government Hate Crime Statistics were published here last October, covering the period between the 1st April 2021 to the 31st March 2022.
Race Hate Crime 109,843 up 19% from the year before.
Faith Hate Crime 8,730 up 37% from the year before.
Homophobic Hate Crime 26,152 up 41% from the year before.
Disability Hate Crime 14,242 up 43% from the year before.
Transphobic Hate Crime 4,355 up 56% from the year before.
Police Recorded Hate Crime Stats for England and Wales , Year ending 31 March 2022
Overall, there were 155,841 police recorded hate crimes across England and Wales, year ending 31 March 2022, up 26% from the year before.
The next set of Government Hate Crime Statistics covering the period between the 1st April 2022 and the 31st March 2023, is due to be published in October 2023.
The Government’s current Hate Crime Action Plan for dealing with hate crime in England and Wales ran out in 2020. It is published here and was last updated on the 9th November 2020.
Graph showing Police Recorded Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crime Stats in London by London LGBT+ Advisory Group
The London LGBT+ Advisory group share a monthly summary of homophobic (HO) and transphobic (HT) crime reports in London on their website here.
May 2023 – 338 Homophobic offences | 46 Transphobic offences
Jun 2023 – 359 Homophobic offences | 59 Transphobic offences
Since the 1st April 2022 there have been 4,450 police recorded Homophobic offences, and 565 police recorded Transphobic offences across London recorded by the Metropolitan Police Service, these figures exclude homophobic and transphobic hate crimes recorded by the British Transport Police and the City of London Police.
Understandably, LGBT+ confidence in the police is at an all-time low following the mishandling of the Stephen Port case, and the findings of the Casey Report which was published earlier this year.
In June the Met Police reinstated the role of the LGBT+ Community Liaison Officer – pledging to have a full-time dedicated police office in each of the 12 Basic Command Units BCUs across London.
These Met LGBT+ Community Liaison Police Officers can be contacted here.
In an emergency people should call the police via 999 as they are the only service that can respond to incidents straight away. If it is not an emergency you can use the non-emergency number 101 or report online via the Met Police Website here.
If you don’t want to talk / report to the police – you can contact your Local Borough Council – some but not all – facilitate hate crime reporting.
Alternatively you can contact an independent advice and support service like Galop, which was founded by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of the LGBT+ community are at the centre of what they do.
The Mayor of London currently funds the Catch Partnership, which is a consortium of anti-hate crime organisations that provide advice, support and advocacy to victims of hate crime.
Stonewall have partnered with Galop and Vodafone to launch Zoteria – a hate crime reporting app for the LGBT+ Community. You find out more information and can download it here.
The anti-hate crime charity 17-24-30 National Hate Crime Awareness Week has set up a ReportHate Linktree which provides links to hate crime reporting services across the UK.
I founded the anti-hate crime charity 17-24-30 NationalHCAW to encourage people to stand in solidarity with each other, to say no to all forms of hate crime, and make our communities safer places for everyone.
It is absolutely sickening that hate crime attacks like the attack that happened outside the Two Brewers are still happening in London.
I hope what happened galvanises us all to take action. Enough is Enough!
It is time the Government updated the Government’s Hate crime Action Plan.
It is time that Home Secretary prioritised tackling those who target our communities and put measures in place to stop them spreading their homophobic and transphobic hate and prejudice.
Mark Healey, Founder of 17-24-30 National Hate Crime Awareness Week
National Hate Crime Awareness Week takes place between the 2nd and 3rd Saturday in October each year – it is a national week of action to encourage the authorities (Government, Police and Councils), key partners (Business and Voluntary Sectors), and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle hate crime across the UK.
You can add a Statement of Support for NationalHCAW via our online submission form here.
Links to more information about the national week can be found on our NationalHCAW Linktree here.
Please like and share as widely as possible – the most significant deterrent to those who spread hate and prejudice – is bringing those who attack our communities to justice. Let’s bring this suspect to justice.
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Brixton Market Nail Bomb17 April 2024
Today we remember those we have lost, those who need our ongoing support, and commit to working together to prevent these kinds of attacks on our communities from happening again.
Brick Lane Act of Remembrance
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Brick Lane Nail Bomb24 April 2024
Today we remember those we have lost, those who need our ongoing support, and commit to working together to prevent these kinds of attacks from happening again.
Soho Act of Remembrance
25th anniversary of the Admiral Duncan Nail Bomb30 April 2024
Today we gather to remember those we have lost, with those who need our ongoing support, and commit to working together to prevent these kinds of attacks from happening again.
National Hate Crime Awareness Week #NationalHCAW 2024
A week of action to encourage the authorities, key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle local issues.12 October 2024
5months to go.
#NationalHCAW Act of Hope and Remembrance
NationalHCAW Launch event in solidarity with those affected by Hate Crime13 October 2024
17-24-30 NationalHCAW 