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29/07/2003
NI gays experience high levels of harassment
Northern Ireland's gay community experience higher levels of homophobic harassment than those living in other parts of the UK and Republic of Ireland, a new report has said.
The report, 'An Acceptable Prejudice? Homophobic Violence and Harassment in Northern Ireland', revealed that 88% of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in the province have at one time been subjected to verbal or physical harassment as a result of their gender.
The research, undertaken by Belfast-based Institute for Conflict Research, also found that since July 2000 the PSNI have recorded 120 homophobic incidents, of which 90% were reported by men.
Homophobic harassment generated a wide range of emotions, the report revealed, including fear, anger and depression. Many people also felt unsafe in public places as a result of being harassed.
To avoid such instances many people adopted strategies such as not holding hands; avoiding leaving an LGB venue alone; and avoiding appearing like a LGB.
In its recommendations, the report said that there was a need for a broad campaign to raise awareness around homophobia and resulting violence.
The PSNI were also advised to produce an annual review of such harassment as part of a wider review of 'hate crime'.
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The report, 'An Acceptable Prejudice? Homophobic Violence and Harassment in Northern Ireland', revealed that 88% of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in the province have at one time been subjected to verbal or physical harassment as a result of their gender.
The research, undertaken by Belfast-based Institute for Conflict Research, also found that since July 2000 the PSNI have recorded 120 homophobic incidents, of which 90% were reported by men.
Homophobic harassment generated a wide range of emotions, the report revealed, including fear, anger and depression. Many people also felt unsafe in public places as a result of being harassed.
To avoid such instances many people adopted strategies such as not holding hands; avoiding leaving an LGB venue alone; and avoiding appearing like a LGB.
In its recommendations, the report said that there was a need for a broad campaign to raise awareness around homophobia and resulting violence.
The PSNI were also advised to produce an annual review of such harassment as part of a wider review of 'hate crime'.
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