Supporting each other in the street or on public transport in a non aggressive form is supported by government agencies and the police.

The event gets promoted each year.

One of our volunteers Johanna participated as Police volunteer promoting the active By-stander agenda. Stand by Me encourages us to tackle hate.

Transport for London has supported this promotion and issued a special leaflet advising travellers that they can call 999 or text their special number 61016 in non emergencies.

TfL is encouraging customers to take a stand, with three simple ways to diffuse a situation and support their fellow travellers, but only if they feel safe to do so:

1. Distract the perpetrator by asking the person being targeted an unrelated question, such as, “do you have the time?” or “what’s the next stop?”
2. Make note of what has happened and any information about the offender. Report these details to the British Transport Police on 61016 or by using the Railway Guardian App on TfL’s Underground and rail networks. Or if on a bus call the Metropolitan police on 101 or by going online at met.police.uk. In an emergency, always dial 999
3. Make sure the victim is okay