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Hate Crime Against the LGBT+ Community

Proceeding contribution from Stephen Doughty (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 18 October 2023. It occurred during Debate on Hate Crime Against the LGBT+ Community.

Absolutely. I spoke earlier about intersectionality. When we look at wider violence against women and girls, or violence related to race or disability, there can be a double or triple whammy for people experiencing violence on the basis of who they are. It is simply unacceptable.

Given the shocking record and the shocking increases that we have seen in recent years, it is no wonder that many LGBT+ people—people we all represent—feel less safe and more afraid to walk down the road holding hands with their partner, to present themselves as they wish and to remain authentic, honest versions of themselves. But it does not have to be this way. We know that we are capable of providing vibrant, diverse, dynamic, beautiful and inclusive communities.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
738 c124WH 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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