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LGBT Hate Crime

Thursday 23 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The Minister discussed with the Home Secretary about reducing hate crime against the LGBT+ community.
  • The Minister supports the idea that sex and relationships education in schools is crucial for changing culture.
  • An international conference on global LGBT rights, focusing on safety, will be hosted in May.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Doughty Labour (Co-op) Cardiff South and Penarth
Crime & Law Enforcement Women & Equalities
Context

The number of hate crimes against the LGBT+ community has increased by 25%, with a 37% rise for the trans community specifically in the past year.

Question

What recent discussions has the Minister had with the Home Secretary on reducing hate crime directed at the LGBT+ community? Does she agree that sex and relationships education in schools is crucial, as well as responsible reporting, particularly on issues facing the trans community?

Answer from Victoria Atkins (Minister for Crime Reduction and Victims)

We are proud to be hosting an international conference on global LGBT rights in May, focusing on safety. We work with the Law Commission on reviewing current hate crime legislation due to report early next year. I agree sex and relationships education is crucial to change culture.

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