Open pride sees increase in hate crime
08/08/2011
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ILGA-Europe
Original article: http://sverigesradio.se/sida/arti...x?programid=2054&artikel=4634556
The decision to hold this year's gay pride festival in a park in central Stockholm with free entry has led to an increase in hate crime, according to organisers RFSL (The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights.)
Should Stockholm Pride be free?
On the eve of Saturday's pride parade, a festival volunteer was abused with the incident reported to the police.
Last year, TT reports that there were 770 reported hate crimes with a homophobic motive, but the real figure is believed to be a lot higher.
The decision to hold this year's gay pride festival in a park in central Stockholm with free entry has led to an increase in hate crime, according to organisers RFSL (The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights.)
Should Stockholm Pride be free?
On the eve of Saturday's pride parade, a festival volunteer was abused with the incident reported to the police.
Last year, TT reports that there were 770 reported hate crimes with a homophobic motive, but the real figure is believed to be a lot higher.
