LGBT hate crime for the last 10 years

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.037683

I note you seek access to the following information:

1. LGBT Hate Crime Statistics for last 10 years (calendar)
2. Do you have LGBT Liaison officers/ advisors for the public?
3. What training do the LGBT liaison officers/ advisors undertake?
   A copy of specific training documents used.
4. Has the implementation of LGBT liaison officers/ advisors affected reporting of hate crime based on sexual orientation or gender identity?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - LGBT Hate Crime Statistics for last 10 years (calendar)

Hate crime statistics are published and available on the MOPAC dashboard at the below link:

MOPAC - Hate Crime Dashboard

Q2 - Do you have LGBT Liaison officers/ advisors for the public?

Yes, details can be found on the website LGBT+ community liaison officers | Metropolitan Police

Q3 - What training do the LGBT liaison officers/advisors undertake?
A copy of specific training documents used.

LGBT liaison officers/advisors receive a briefing when commencing the role based on the role profile. They also attend inputs from other departments and community partners on topics which may be relevant.

If it is training they deliver, they do not deliver training but provide information inputs to colleagues as requested.

There are no training documents for the role available so this information is not held.

Q4 - Has the implementation of LGBT liaison officers/ advisors affected reporting of hate crime based on sexual orientation or gender identity?

This information is not collated or recorded so this information is not held.