Sexual orientation-based hate crimes
Sexual orientation is protected under UK law.
What does this mean for me?
If you have been a victim of a crime, and you believe you were targeted because of your sexual or perceived sexual orientation then this is a hate crime.
If you have been targeted because of one of your sexual or perceived sexual orientation, but the incident wasn’t a crime, then this could be a hate incident.
If you have been a victim or witness to a hate crime, you can report it. If you do not wish to report it, there is still a lot of support available across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
What support is available?
LGBTQ+ Centre
Offer a safe environment where people of all sexual orientations and gender can find mental health support, social and support groups and training for organisations and professionals.
New Futures Project
Provides support and empowerment to women and young people, particularly those affected by forms of sexual abuse or exploitation.
Equality Action
Support marginalised communities in Loughborough to access the services they might need.
Trade Sexual Health
LGBTQ+ health and sexual health charity offering free support, advice and services, including. They also offer support to victims of hate crimes within LGBTQ+ community.
Victim First
Provides emotional support, practical assistance, and advocacy for victims of hate crime, ensuring victims feel heard and empowered. Victim First work in partnership with Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Police.
Keep Safe Place
Leicestershire County Council initiative providing general public safe spaces to calm down, seek help, ask for support or make a phone call.
