LGBTQ+ News Gay man hospitalised after “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a gay man was hospitalised after a “cowardly” homophobic attack in West Yorkshire. The incident took place outside the Old Bridge Pub on Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth on Saturday, April 12 at about 9pm after the victim, a man in his mid 20s, was c By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Irish TV presenter Brendan Courtney, the first openly gay presenter in Ireland, warns of a rise in “anti-gay rhetoric” after he was attacked in Dublin Irish TV presenter Brendan Courtney, the first openly gay presenter in Ireland, has warned of a rise in “anti-gay rhetoric” after he was attacked in Dublin. Speaking on Instragam, the TV star, 53, said he raised the case to highlight that attacks like this are still happening and described the event By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News New report highlights how mobile apps help tackle anti-LGBTQ+ hate 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: Technolog By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Hate Crime Awareness Week remembers victims of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime and calls for all of us to stand ‘hand in hand’ against all forms of hate 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall reacts to new hate crime statistics, which “may not paint the full picture” 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. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News This year’s National Hate Crime Awareness Week candle to be lit in solidarity with those affected by anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes 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 victim By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Hold My Hand: LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall launches campaign to make anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime an Aggravated Offence 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 ha By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News ‘Neo-Nazi’ with armoury of weapons, including 14 knives and a crossbow, found guilty of planning a terrorist attack on gay and trans people 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 k By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News “She wanted to be loved and respected.” A family is asking for the murder of a Black trans woman to be investigated as a hate crime after she was shot dead in Chicago 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 […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gok Wan shares graphic images following a homophobic attack on his assistant, who he considers ‘one of our family’ 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Green Party suspends health spokesperson, Pallavi Devulapalli, for calling reports of rising LGBTQ+ hate crimes “mischievous” 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sab Samuel, known as drag queen Aida H Dee, suffers broken jaw after being attacked in Cardiff 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 jus By Contributor • 2 min read
