What is Hate Crime?

The standard definition used by the police and criminal justice system in the United Kingdom is:

Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by a hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race or perceived race; religion or perceived religion; sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation; disability or perceived disability and any crime motivated by a hostility or prejudice against a person who is transgender or perceived to be transgender.

Reporting Hate Crime

To contact your local police force in the United Kingdom:

  • in an emergency dial 999 (including when a crime is taking place);
  • for non-emergency calls you can contact your local police force by calling 101;
  • text SMS 999 (or 61016 for British Transport Police) if you cannot speak for any reason, or are in a situation where it’s dangerous to be obvious in calling for help
  • there are also useful hate crime reporting apps such as Report a Hate Crime - True Vision

Other Support

Galop

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Galop can help if you experience homophobia, transphobia or biphobia anywhere, including at home, in public, or at work.

London LGBT+ Advice Line:   020 7704 2040

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline:    0800 999 5428

Website:   galop.org.uk

Switchboard

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Switchboard is a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, emotional wellbeing and hate crime.

Telephone support:    0300 330 0630

Website and online chat:    switchboard.lgbt

Transliving

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You can contact us for support.

TRANSLIVING INTERNATIONAL
Find out more about Transliving

Transliving International is a global support group for the transgender community.

Online Articles

Read our online articles: be informed about others in the transgender community, get advice and support and be informed!

Club Nights

Club Nights are normally held monthly and are a great opportunity to make new friends and socialise with existing ones.

Weekend Events

Transliving normally holds three weekend events annually, two in Eastbourne and one in Bournemouth; a great chance to escape and be yourself!

Shopping

Visit our shop for a variety of trans-related products. Treat yourself: you deserve it!

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