Website targets LGBT abuse

A website where people can report homophobic abuse and violence has gone live, with those behind the initiative hoping it can reduce the amount of intimidation felt by LGBT people.

The website — stophatecrime.ie — was launched last night by the minister of state with responsibility for new communities, culture, and equality, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

The website is an initiative by Glen (Gay and Lesbian Equality Network), which said people could register any abuse they had suffered on the site anonymously, but they could also leave contact details if they wanted to.