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Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Community

Wednesday 10 February 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial commitment to supporting LGBT people and improving their safety from violence and discrimination.
  • Recent findings indicate an increase in homophobic hate crimes in the UK, prompting calls for further action.
  • Government has awarded 3.2 million to combat discrimination against LGBT individuals and supports Galop, an LGBT anti-violence charity.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Bowie Con West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Women & Equalities
Context

No specific incident or statistic was provided, but the question addresses broader issues of discrimination.

Question

What steps are being taken to tackle discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community?

Answer from 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we have awarded £3.2 million of new funding to help Commonwealth Governments and civil society to repeal outdated discriminatory laws.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or concrete actions not provided; commitment given but no detailed plan mentioned.

How: Any Discrimination Against Lgbt People Is Unacceptable, And The Government Are Committed To Supporting Lgbt People

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Q2 Andrew Bowie Con West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Crime & Law Enforcement Women & Equalities
Context

Homophobic hate crimes have increased from 6,655 in 2014-15 to 18,000 last year, indicating a growing problem.

Question

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?

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or detailed timeline not provided; general commitment given but no concrete actions outlined.

How: I Agree With My Hon. Friend, This Government Are Proud

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