Hate crime Archives

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News Politics

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes to be classified as ‘aggravated offences’ under UK law

"I am absolutely delighted that the government has listened to me and the cross-party MPs who supported this vital change in the law," Labour MP Rachel Taylor said

News Politics

Stonewall welcomes MP debate on hate crime but argues action: ‘No justifiable reason for delay’

“We’ve already had a positive reaction with lots of MPs signing NC122, and I’ll be continuing to encourage colleagues to add their names," said Labour MP Rachel Taylor

News UK

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime marginally falls in the England and Wales over the last year

Hate crimes against people because of their sexual orientation fell by 8% compared to last year

News UK

One in five LGBTQ+ Londoners victims of hate crime on public transport in past year

"This situation should not be accepted anywhere in a tolerant society"

Composite of three trans protestors to the left and Rishi Sunak to the right

News Politics

Rise in trans hate crimes linked to “political and media narratives” Home Office report suggests

Politicans "are filling the public domain with toxic language that dehumanises LGBTQ+ people and legitimises violence" Stonewall says

News World

Colorado Club Q shooter sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder

"The sentence in this court is that such hate will not be tolerated," the Judge stated.

An arson attack on a flat in Whitechapel is now being treated as a "transphobic incident."

News UK

East London arson attack now being treated as a ‘transphobic incident,’ police confirm

"This a live hate crime investigation with active lines of enquiry," the Metropolitan Police has shared.

Woman sets gay pride flag alight in Manhattan (Image: WikiCommons)

News World

Police investigate after Pride flag set on fire outside NYC restaurant

“The person who did this, their plan has backfired and backfired badly,” an NYC council member said.

Violence against LGBTQ people in Europe and Central Asia is on the rise, LGA-Europe reports. (Image: Pexels)

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ILGA Europe’s report calls 2022 ‘the most violent year for LGBTI people’ in a decade

"There has not only been a stark rise in violence against LGBTI people, but in the severity of that violence."

News UK

‘Horrific’ homophobic attack forces man to move away from Cornwall

"I keep shaking, when I hear a bang I jump, I'm always looking behind me."

News World

Police forces report largest annual increases of homophobic and transphobic hate crime

These figures provide “only the tip of the iceberg,” LGBTQ charities suggest.

News World

LGBTQ Colombians stage kiss-a-thon to support gay couple after homophobic attack

"This is a declaration. We are no longer afraid."

News World

Man pleads guilty to 1988 gay hate killing of Scott Johnson in Sydney

Scott White, 50, has pleaded guilty to the murder of 27-year-old Scott Johnson, whose body was found at the foot of cliffs in Sydney more than 33 years ago.

News World

Bulgarian presidential candidate detained following attack on LGBTQ centre

Boyan Rasate's immunity had been waived previously by prosecutors following Saturday's attack.

News World

British ambassador to Bulgaria calls out ‘senseless attack’ on LGBTQ centre

Around a dozen people stormed the centre while a meeting was in progress on Saturday.

News World

German car park sets aside spaces specifically for LGBTQs and migrant drivers

Authorities have yet to figure out exactly how to monitor who's using the spaces.

News World

Gay man left needing surgery after brutal homophobic attack in San Diego

Gersson Saavedra was left with several injuries, some requiring surgery, following the attack, which is being investigated as a hate crime.

News World

Homophobic abuse of Irish deputy prime minister Leo Varadkar outside his home condemned

Irish police confirmed a protest took place and there have been reports that homophobic language was used by some of those involved.

News World

Police seek man after homophobic attack on New York subway

The NYPD's latest hate crime statistics show nearly a 300% increase in hate crime motivated by sexual orientation between 2020 and 2021.

News World

Preacher who made homophobic remarks in Hyde Park convicted of hate crime

Omar Mohamed, or 'Uncle Omar' went on a six minute rant saying his victim was "worse than a terrorist".