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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Kevin Rawlinson

UK is a hostile environment for LGBTQ+ journalists, study suggests

London Trans+ Pride march last July.
The study particularly noted abuse targeted at transgender people, with LGBTQ+ journalists saying taking part in media coverage of trans issues often led to high levels of abuse. Photograph: Mark Kerrison/In Pictures/Getty Images

LGBTQ+ journalists face a hostile environment in the UK, with most finding themselves the objects of online harassment and abuse, a study has suggested.

The research, which was commissioned by the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC), indicated that many saw their roles as dangerous and wanted more support from senior colleagues.

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