https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/incidents/Recent content in incidents on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 09 May 2026 05:53:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-sees-surge-in-lgbtq-hate-crimes-amid-new-legal-protections/Sat, 09 May 2026 05:53:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-sees-surge-in-lgbtq-hate-crimes-amid-new-legal-protections/Birmingham has witnessed a concerning increase in hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community, with 634 recorded incidents in 2025 alone. This rise comes as new legislation aimed at providing equal protections to victims of LGBTQ+ and disability hate crimes received royal assent. The recently passed law ensures that hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities are recognized and treated with the same seriousness as those motivated by race or religion.