Policing the LGB community

Question 1

Give one reason why historically the relationship between the police and the LGB community has been so bad.

Answer 1

The laws are very vague. Homosexuality was criminalised for so long. (Cop culture).

Question 2

In the US how much homophobic hate crime is perpetrated by officers?

Answer 2

1/4

Question 3

What did the Thematic Inspection on Police Integrity (1999) reveal?

Answer 3

Still a lot of under-reporting.

Question 4

What did the Morris Inquiry (2004) reveal?

Answer 4

The police to a large extent are homophobic

Question 5

NAG 1999 study?

Answer 5

80% of homophobic hate crimes are not reported.

Question 6

Derbyshire 1990

Answer 6

Victimisation is taken less seriously if you are gay.

Question 7

Lewisham Gay Alliance 1992

Answer 7

Homosexual victims are often treated as perpetrators

Question 8

What did the ACPO National Overview of Policing LGB communities report reveal?

Answer 8

Only 16 out of the 37 had specific policies on homophobic incidents.

Question 9

Which region of Wales is most pro-active in responding to homophobic hate crimes?

Answer 9

South Wales

Question 10

What % said they did not feel harassed or discriminated by the police? (Stonewall 2004)

Answer 10

75%

Question 11

What % said they felt unprotected by the criminal law?

Answer 11

53%