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This information sheet answers questions for LGBT+ people about online hate speech and hate crime.  Online anti-LGBT+ hate speech is any online communication or expression that promotes or incites hatred, discrimination or violence against any individual because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Hate speech does not necessarily involve crime being committed but can […]

This information sheet gives advice to LGBT+ people who have been targeted by online hate crime.  It also gives advice about how to stand up to hate online, and how you can support LGBT+ friends who are experiencing online hate crime. You have a right to be who you are and live authentically without fear […]

This information sheet offers advice on how to keep and stay safe online while seeking information and help on domestic abuse.  Getting help online The internet is an incredible resource for getting help but comes with certain risks which are important to take into account. Whether chatting to support services, downloading information sheets like this one or just searching for […]

LGBT+ people face high levels of online abuse according to research by Galop, the ​leading LGBT+ anti-violence charity.

This report focuses on the scale and nature of online hate crime and hate speech against LGBT+ people in the UK.  LGBT+ people face high levels of online abuse, and online platforms remain hostile environments for many LGBT+ people.  The findings of this report, drawn from a survey of 700 LGBT+ people in the UK, show that:  8 […]

This information sheet explains how the law can protect LGBT+ people from different types of hate. Sometimes it’s obvious that you’ve experienced a hate crime, but it can often be less clear, such as when people make prejudiced comments or offensive jokes. If you feel that someone has done or said something that was motivated […]

This report is our first piece of research into the nature and impact of online anti-LGBT+ hate crime, in the words of those who have experienced it themselves.   The growth of online spaces have bought many benefits to LGBT+ people, providing unprecedented access to information, opportunities for self-exploration, and ways to connect with other LGBT+ people and communities.  […]

This factsheet is part of a series for men who participate in chemsex and who want to know more about consent in a chemsex context. The factsheet provides information on what the law says about consent and some of the issues around ensuring consent within chemsex spaces. The factsheet will also provide information on how […]

Experiencing anti-LGBT+ hate can be very challenging and difficult, and impact your wellbeing.  This information sheet offers some suggestions on how you can work towards improving your wellbeing if you are experiencing harassment or abuse.  Anti-LGBT+ hate can cause emotional stress, and it can be easy to overlook the small but significant activities and behaviours that increase […]

This information sheet answers some questions about what the law says on consenting to sex. Specifically, it deals with questions about situations when you might feel unsure about whether you’ve agreed to sex or when you feel something is wrong but you’re not sure about it. If this information sheet doesn’t answer your specific question, […]