Saturday, November 22, 2008
Police change how transphobic crime is recorded
After extensive lobbying from community organisations, Sussex police have announced a change to the way they record transphobic and biphobic hate crime. Hate crime against someone because of their gender identity will now be recorded separately to crime because of someone’s sexual orientation.
Nick Antjoule, LGBT Police Civilian Liaison Officer for Brighton & Hove said,
“We have large, thriving trans communities in Sussex and this is a sign of our commitment to protecting and serving them.”
“Transphobia and biphobia can be very impactive on those involved and this measure will allow us to analyse and respond to hate crime more effectively.”
“While we have been tackling transphobic crime for many years, this puts that work on a more substantial footing. We will be continuing to run initiatives and joint work with trans people through the various LGBT partnerships in Brighton. We will also be continuing to conduct outreach to the Clare Project trans support group.“
If you have been a victim of hate crime you can report it to Sussex Police on 0845 6070999 or 999 in an emergency.
For advice about reporting you can call the LGBT Liaison Officer on 0845 6070999 ext. 50149 or LGBT@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Nick Antjoule, LGBT Police Civilian Liaison Officer for Brighton & Hove said, “We have large, thriving trans communities in Sussex and this is a sign of our commitment to protecting and serving them.”
“Transphobia and biphobia can be very impactive on those involved and this measure will allow us to analyse and respond to hate crime more effectively.”
“While we have been tackling transphobic crime for many years, this puts that work on a more substantial footing. We will be continuing to run initiatives and joint work with trans people through the various LGBT partnerships in Brighton. We will also be continuing to conduct outreach to the Clare Project trans support group.“
If you have been a victim of hate crime you can report it to Sussex Police on 0845 6070999 or 999 in an emergency.
For advice about reporting you can call the LGBT Liaison Officer on 0845 6070999 ext. 50149 or LGBT@sussex.pnn.police.uk
