ABSTRACT
Sport by its very nature produces an environment which can be a force for good and which actively promotes equality and diversity amongst participants, officials and spectators. However, and conversely, the nature of sport sets people against each other and this can (and has) cause an environment in which incidents of hate crime can occur. This chapter therefore examines all aspects of hate crime in sport, in the UK and worldwide, and considers ways of tackling hate crime by looking at the role of sports authorities and police and prosecutors. Throughout the chapter, examples are given covering a range of sports.
