A new report, published to coincide with National Hate Crime Awareness Week, has argued that technology can play a vital role in supporting individuals to disclose more information about both criminal and non-criminal hate incidents involving LGBTQ+ people. The report, called Hate Happens: Technology’s Role in Addressing anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Encounters in the UK, was written […]
The annual Act of Hope and Remembrance for those affected by hate crime was held in Regent Hall Oxford Street, London on Sunday, October 13 to mark the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which aims to encourage people to stand together in solidarity with those who have experienced hate and violence.
While hate crime statistics, released on Thursday, October 10, suggest there is a downward trend in reported hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community, Stonewall believes official numbers may not paint the full picture.
The annual Act of Hope and Remembrance for those affected by Hate Crime will be taking place at Regent Hall in London on Sunday, October 13. This year, the National Candle will be lit in solidarity with those affected by anti-LGBT+ Hate Crime. During National Hate Crime Awareness Week, the 10 victims who were included […]
LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall has launched a new campaign to make anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime an Aggravated Offence so LGBTQ+ people have the same protections as people who face hate crime due to racism or religious discrimination – in line with the Law Commission’s recommendations. Stonewall, which has revealed that less than half (44%) of LGBTQ+ […]
A man found with an ‘armoury’ including a crossbow and 14 knives has been found guilty of planning a terrorist attack on gay and transgender people. Described in court as having ‘a neo-Nazi outlook’, Alan Edward, 54, amassed a collection of weaponry, including a crossbow with telescopic sights, 14 knives, some with Nazi and SS […]
A family is asking for the murder of a Black trans woman to be investigated as a hate crime after she was shot dead on a Chicago street. Redd, 25, known to friends and family as Barbie, was pronounced dead at the scene after beiong shot multiple times in the back after a lone gunman […]
Gok Wan, who performed at this year’s Brighton & Hove Pride, has shared graphic images following a homophobic attack on his assistant – who he considers ‘one of our family’. Taking to his followers on Instagram, the TV star, who also works as a DJ, shared the news and appealed for witnesses. He also posted […]
The Green Party has suspended its health spokesperson, Pallavi Devulapalli, for calling reports of rising LGBTQ+ hate crimes “mischievous”. At a general election hustings in June, Ms Devulapalli said she had “yet to meet anyone” who denied a person’s right to “dress” and “be addressed as they please”. Despite government data showing an 11% increase […]
Police are “examing CCTV” after Sab Samuel, also known as drag queen Aida H Dee, had their jaw broken after holding hands with their fiancée in Cardiff. Sab, who was celebrating their engagement when they were attacked in the city during the early hours of Sunday, May 19 said: “It’s not fair – I just […]
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