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Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Community 2021-02-10

2021-02-10

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Q1 Partial Answer
Andrew Bowie Con
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
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No specific incident or statistic was provided, but the question addresses broader issues of discrimination.
What steps are being taken to tackle discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community?
Kemi Badenoch
Any discrimination against LGBT people is unacceptable, and the Government are committed to supporting LGBT people and improving the lives of all citizens. We are working across agencies to ensure that they are safe from violence and discrimination. Internationally, we have awarded £3.2 million of new funding to help Commonwealth Governments and civil society to repeal outdated discriminatory laws.
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Specific steps or concrete actions not provided; commitment given but no detailed plan mentioned.
Any Discrimination Against Lgbt People Is Unacceptable, And The Government Are Committed To Supporting Lgbt People
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Q2 Partial Answer
Andrew Bowie Con
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
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Homophobic hate crimes have increased from 6,655 in 2014-15 to 18,000 last year, indicating a growing problem.
Recent findings show an alarming rise in homophobic hate crimes across the United Kingdom. Despite our best efforts, people continue to suffer discrimination and abuse. Does my hon. Friend agree that much more must be done? What more will her Department do?
Kemi Badenoch
I agree with my hon. Friend, and I encourage those who may have been the victim of hate crime to speak out and contact the police. This Government are proud to have supported Galop, the country's leading LGBT anti-violence charity, and we welcome its new specialist hate crime helpline, which launched last week. To further ensure the safety of LGBT people in this country and around the world, the Government are committed to ending conversion therapy and delivering an international conference.
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Specific steps or detailed timeline not provided; general commitment given but no concrete actions outlined.
I Agree With My Hon. Friend This Government Are Proud
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