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HERE TO CHALLENGE! A GUIDE TO WHATS HAPPENING IN LGBT BRIGHTON & HOVE
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By James Ledward, Feb 10, 2012 - 3:48:34 PM
Chief Inspector Sunita Gamblin
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Razwan Javed
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Ihjaz Ali of Fairfax Road was found guilty of four counts and sentenced to two years in prison, while Kabir Ahmed of Madeley Street and Razwan Javed of Wilfred Road were both found guitly of one count and sentenced to 15 months each.
Ihjaz Ali
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Mehboob Hussain (45) of Rosehill Street and Umar Javed (38) of Whittaker Street, Derby were found not guilty.
Kabir Ahmed
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All three were found guilty in January of distributing leaflets suggesting violent ways to kill gay people.
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The leaflet, titled Death Penalty, contained quoted from the Koran and stated that homosexuality was evil and should be punished by death,
Following a police investigation and consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, five men were charged with offences under section 29C of the Public Order Act.
Chief Inspector Sunita Gamblin, of Derby Division, said:
“These sentences send a very strong and clear message that this type of activity is a criminal offence and it is not acceptable or tolerated.
“As well as that, I sincerely hope it gives the public, particularly members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender community, confidence that we take such issues seriously and will respond accordingly.
“When opinion and beliefs spill over into hatred as seen in this case it makes people feel threatened.
“No-one should be made to feel fearful simply because of their sexual orientation or any other characteristic.
“We have excellent relationships across the city with the many different communities and they have responded very responsibly to what’s happened and they all share the view that the actions of these men was unlawful and abhorrent.
"If you have been a victim of hate crime contact Derbyshire police on 101 or the Stop Hate UK hotline on 0800 138 1625."
Ben Summerskill, Stonewall Chief Executive welcomed the sentences, he said:
"Gay people in Derby – and their friends and families – will feel relieved to see these extremists kept away from the community that they terrified with their deeply offensive and threatening leaflets. This whole case vindicates Stonewall’s long fight to secure specific legal protection for gay people against incitement to hatred."
Stonewall led lobbying to secure amendments to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 that extended existing protections against incitement to hatred on the grounds of race or religion to sexual orientation.
The relevant amendments are in Section 76 and Schedule 16 of the Act, and Part 3A of the Public Order Act 1986.
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Features
- Lesbian HIV campaigner speaks in Croydon
Feb 08, 2012...read more
Lisa Power, long-term HIV activist, spoke to a packed audience last night (February 7, 2012) at the Spread Eagle, Katharine Street, Croydon. - Andy Feest celebrates 20 years at the helm of the flagship on George St
Feb 02, 2012...read more
Andy Feest took over the helm at the Queens Arms in December 1992. In this, his 20th year in George Street, Gscene got up close and personal with the four times winner of the Golden Handbag Manager Of The Year award. - A Team return to the A Bar
Feb 02, 2012...read more
Alex Matthews and his partner Richard Dene-Morel have taken charge of the A Bar and Restaurant on Brighton seafront.
Travel
- 'OutdoorLads' offers Nepal adventures
Jan 13, 2012...read more
The LGBT outdoor pursuits charity, OutdoorLads is organising two amazing trips to the mountain kingdom of Nepal this November.
- Barcelona: Roger Wheeler falls for the charms of the Catalan capital
Jan 12, 2012...read more
I can’t hear the word Barcelona without hearing Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé’s 1987 hit single which became the unofficial anthem for the 1992 Olympic Games. - Right On Kew: Roger Wheeler rediscovers the beauty of Kew Gardens
Oct 06, 2011...read more
Many years ago when I was very small (yes many years ago), and living in south west London, we would visit Kew Gardens as an occasional special treat.
Latest News
- Christian hotel owners guilty of unlawful discrimination
Feb 10, 2012...read more
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Feb 10, 2012...read more
Last year, Football v Homophobia staged over 30 events in the UK and abroad. Football matches and tournaments were staged all over the globe with fans and communities everywhere uniting under the banner of "Football v Homophobia". - Rugby Football League commits to tackling discrimination
Feb 10, 2012...read more
The Rugby Football League has launched a new game wide ‘Tackle IT’ Equality and Diversity programme which aims to increase awareness of issues such as racism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination and prejudice within Rugby League.
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This well known fable which follows the fate of Prince Siegfried when he is captivated and then falls in love with the beautiful Swan Queen, Odette. The ballet’s soaring climax sees the power of true love conquer the forces of evil. - Richard Herring: What is Love Anyway at the Komedia
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- Local author, Rose Collis goes 'On the town'
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Organisers of the Brighton Food and Drink Festival, including Nick Mosley from Brighton Visitor, Paula Seager from Natural PR, Adam Style from Style Accountants and Andrew Kay from Latest7 collected the trophy from Ruth Badger from the TV show The Apprentice.
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