English: This story highlights why we must tackle the increase in hate crimes against the LGBT community in Wales and that we need to do that as a matter of urgency. Over the past year, almost 4,000 hate crimes were recorded in Wales, the highest number yet for hate crimes in this country and almost double the figure recorded in 2013. It's disappointing to see the levels increasing again across all the protected characteristics: race, religion, disability, and crimes against the LGBT community. Hate crimes against this community specifically have increased 12 per cent, from 670 to 751 recorded cases over the last year, and the number of hate crimes against the trans community have increased from 64 to 120. That's almost a doubling in the number. It appears that there are a number of reasons for this increase, including a willingness to come forward to report these incidents and better ways of recording the information, but we must also accept that there is prejudice at the root of this increase in hate crimes, and we must address that prejudice if we are to create a civilised society in Wales - one that embraces difference and respects the rights of individuals in terms of their sexuality. I would say that all of this is a worthy argument for the devolution of justice to Wales, giving us an opportunity to review the whole process of dealing with hate crimes, and Leanne Wood will address this issue in her contribution. In the meantime, before we can devolve justice to Wales, we do need to tackle the lack of resources. There is huge concern about the lack of resources available to tackle hate crimes, and there is inequality in terms of support across Wales, which means that the resources are patchy and subject to a postcode lottery. For example, the youth club I mentioned in GISDA is the only one of its kind in the whole of Gwynedd and the only one, as far as I know, that provides a space for Welsh-speaking members. There is good work happening and I am pleased that our police and crime commissioner in north Wales, Arfon Jones, is doing laudable work. North Wales Police have two hate crime diversity officers providing training to new officers to identify hate crimes. And the hate crime justice board has also been doing good work across Wales. Therefore, although the increase in the number of hate crimes recorded by the police is heartbreaking, this may mean that there is greater awareness and that that increase is emerging because of greater awareness among the police and the public and that that has led to an increase in reporting. And, of course, it is better for a victim to be supported through these services, rather than suffering in silence. But I do have to say that I do feel that the Welsh Government has failed to truly comprehend the need to give priority to this issue and to get to the heart of the problem in dealing with hate crime. There has been a framework drawn up to tackle hate crime, but we haven't received a great deal of information about that and no update on it for almost two years. And, of course, we do need to give long-term consideration to this issue, so that we see hate crime levels reducing once and for all. And this does mean that we have to consider preventative measures, starting in our schools. Education in relationship and sex education would mean that children would gain a clear understanding of the diversity of people and healthy relationships. They would learn about different kinds of families, friendships, professional relationships and sexual relationships as well as tolerance and being inclusive in terms of identity. It is crucial, in my view, and I know that the education Minister would agree, that this education is provided to each and every child in Wales. Stonewall Cymru have said very clearly that sex and relationship education that is inclusive and effective does ensure that every young person receives the information that they need to stay safe, to make informed decisions, to have healthy relationships, and to prepare for life in Wales in the twenty-first century. It is crucial that all of the possible resources and every support are provided for our schools so that we can ensure that they are confident in presenting sex and relationship education effectively. And it is good to see that including this element - sex and relationship education - in the curriculum is one that has received clear support across parties in this Chamber. I am pleased that we as a Senedd today can discuss this issue and can make a strong stand together on these grave issues that get to the heart of our society. We do have to look after each other, and I look forward to hearing the contributions of fellow Members on the motion before us today.
Welsh: Mae'r stori yma yn tanlinellu pam fod yn rhaid mynd i'r afael â'r cynnydd mewn troseddau casineb yn erbyn pobl lesbiaidd, deurywiol, hoyw a thraws yng Nghymru, a hynny ar frys. Dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, cofnodwyd bron i 4,000 o droseddau casineb yng Nghymru, yr uchaf eto ar gyfer troseddau casineb yn y wlad yma, a bron i ddwbl y ffigwr ers 2013. Siom yw gweld y lefelau yn codi unwaith eto, a hynny ar draws pob math o nodwedd warchodedig: hil, crefydd, anabledd, ac yn erbyn pobl LHDT. Mae troseddau casineb yn erbyn y gymuned yma yn benodol wedi cynyddu 12 y cant, o 670 i 751 dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, a'r nifer o droseddau casineb yn erbyn pobl traws wedi cynyddu o 64 i 120 - bron i ddwbl. Ac mae'n debyg, wrth gwrs, fod yna nifer o resymau dros y cynnydd, yn cynnwys mwy o barodrwydd i ddod ymlaen i riportio troseddau a dulliau gwell o gasglu'r wybodaeth, ond rhaid inni dderbyn bod rhagfarn hefyd wrth wraidd y cynnydd mewn troseddau casineb, a rhaid mynd i'r afael â'r rhagfarn hwnnw os ydym ni am greu cymdeithas wâr yng Nghymru - un sy'n coleddu gwahaniaeth, un sy'n parchu hawliau unigolion o ran eu rhywedd. Mi ddywedwn i fod hyn oll yn ddadl deilwng dros ddatganoli cyfiawnder i Gymru, gan greu'r cyfle i adolygu'r holl broses o ddelio â throseddau casineb, ac mi fydd Leanne Wood yn sôn am hyn yn ei chyfraniad hi. Yn y cyfamser, cyn gallu datganoli cyfiawnder, mae angen mynd i'r afael â'r diffyg adnoddau. Mae yna bryder difrifol ynghylch y diffyg adnoddau sydd eu hangen i fynd i'r afael â throseddau casineb, ac mae yna anghydraddoldeb mewn cefnogaeth ledled Cymru, sy'n golygu bod yr adnoddau yn dameidiog ac yn destun i loteri cod post. Er enghraifft, y clwb ieuenctid roeddwn yn sôn amdano yn GISDA ydy'r unig un o'i fath yng Ngwynedd gyfan, a'r unig un, hyd y gwn i, sy'n darparu lle i aelodau Cymraeg eu hiaith. Mae yna waith da yn digwydd, a dwi yn falch bod ein comisiynydd heddlu a throseddau yn y gogledd, Arfon Jones, yn cyflawni gwaith clodwiw. Mae gan Heddlu Gogledd Cymru ddau swyddog amrywiaeth a throseddau casineb sy'n rhoi hyfforddiant i swyddogion newydd i adnabod troseddau casineb. Ac mae'r bwrdd cyfiawnder troseddau casineb hefyd wedi bod yn gwneud gwaith da ar draws Cymru. Ac felly, er mai torcalonnus ydy gweld cynnydd yn nifer y troseddau sydd yn cael eu recordio gan yr heddlu, efallai bod hyn yn golygu bod yna well ymwybyddiaeth a bod y cynnydd yn deillio o well ymwybyddiaeth gan yr heddlu a'r cyhoedd a hynny sydd wedi arwain at fwy o riportio. Ac, wrth gwrs, mae'n well i ddioddefwr ddefnyddio a chael cefnogaeth drwy'r gwasanaethau, yn hytrach na dioddef mewn tawelwch. Ond mae'n rhaid i fi ddweud dwi'n teimlo bod Llywodraeth Cymru wedi methu â gwir amgyffred yr angen i roi pwysigrwydd i'r mater yma, ac i fynd at wraidd y broblem wrth fynd i'r afael â throseddau casineb. Mae yna fframwaith wedi cael ei ddyfeisio ar gyfer mynd i'r afael â throseddau casineb, ond nid ydym wedi cael llawer o wybodaeth am hwnnw na dim diweddariad ers bron i ddwy flynedd. Ac, wrth gwrs, mae angen rhoi ystyriaeth tymor hir i'r mater yma, ac i weld lefelau troseddau casineb yn gostwng unwaith ac am byth. Ac mae hyn yn golygu bod yn rhaid inni roi sylw ar fesurau ataliol, gan ddechrau yn yr ysgol. Byddai gwersi mewn addysg perthynas a rhywioldeb yn golygu byddai plant yn ennill dealltwriaeth glir o amrywiaeth pobl a pherthynas iachus. Mi fydden nhw'n dysgu am wahanol fathau o deuluoedd, cyfeillgarwch, perthynas broffesiynol a pherthynas rywiol yn ogystal â goddefgarwch a bod yn gynhwysol ynglŷn â hunaniaeth. Mae'n hanfodol, yn fy marn i, a dwi'n gwybod bod y Gweinidog addysg yn cytuno, fod yr addysg hon yn cael ei roi i bob un plentyn yng Nghymru. Mae Stonewall Cymru yn dweud yn glir iawn - maen nhw'n dweud fel hyn: mae addysg perthynas a rhywioldeb cynhwysol ac effeithiol yn sicrhau bod pob person ifanc yn derbyn y wybodaeth sydd ei hangen arnyn nhw i gadw'n ddiogel, i wneud penderfyniadau gwybodus, cael perthnasoedd iach a pharatoi ar gyfer bywyd yng Nghymru yn yr unfed ganrif ar hugain. Mae'n hanfodol bod yr holl adnoddau a chefnogaeth posib yn trosglwyddo i'n hysgolion ni er mwyn sicrhau eu bod nhw'n hyderus i gyflwyno gwersi addysg perthynas a rhywioldeb yn effeithiol. Ac mae'n dda gweld bod cynnwys yr elfen yma - yr addysg perthynas a rhywioldeb - yn y cwricwlwm yn un sydd wedi derbyn cefnogaeth glir a chadarn ar draws y pleidiau yn y Siambr yma. Dwi'n hapus ein bod ni fel Senedd heddiw yn gallu trafod y mater yma ac yn gallu gwneud safiad cryf ar y cyd ar faterion difrifol sy'n mynd i galon ein cymdeithas ni. Mae'n rhaid inni edrych ar ôl ein gilydd. Dwi'n edrych ymlaen at glywed cyfraniadau cyd-Aelodau i'r cynnig sydd gerbron.