Reporting of Anti-LGBT Crimes Up in U.K.

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Reporting of Anti-LGBT Crimes Up in U.K.

By Trudy Ring|Posted on Advocate.com September 08, 2011 04:55:00 PM ET

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Hate crimes overall decreased somewhat in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 2010, but those motivated by the victim's sexual orientation or transgender status grew — although past underreporting may account for the increase, says Stephen Otter (pictured) of the U.K.'s Association of Chief Police Officers.