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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Groups

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are often the victims of hate crime which can extend from verbal abuse and bullying to more serious harassment and physical violence.

Figures from the Metropolitan Police for the twelve months leading up to June 2007 show that there were 1,174 reported homophobic crimes in London . However, research has shown that homophobic and transphobic crimes are vastly under reported. One study found that less than 1 in 5 homophobic incidents is reported to the police*.

Voluntary organisations play a key role in promoting community safety amongst LGBT communities. Below we have signposted some useful resources and key organisations working to safeguard LGBT people.

*Breaking the Chains of Hate, National Advisory Group/Policing Lesbian and Gay Communities

External Links

• Galop
  Galop is London's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community safety charity.
  www.galop.org.uk/

• The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Advisory Group
  A voluntary group of independent LGBT advisors to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). We advise on and monitor police issues that affect our community across all the London boroughs.
  www.lgbtag.org.uk/

• Stonewall
  Campaigning and lobbying organisation fighting to address the needs of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals in the wider community.
  www.stonewall.org.uk/

• Broken Rainbow
  Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
  www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/

Downloads and Research

• Living together: British attitudes to lesbian and gay people
  This 2007 report outlines the results of that YouGov survey, based on a sample of more than 2,000 adults.
  www.stonewall.org.uk/

• Count Me In!
  A survey carried out in Bexley and Greenwich in 2004 to learn about people's experiences of homophobia, hate crimes and domestic violence, and their use of services.
  www.casweb.org/galop/

• The Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme
  An outline of the methods the GLA uses now, and will use in the future, to ensure it promotes LGB equality and challenges discrimination and prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation.
  www.london.gov.uk/