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Galop responds to Bridget Phillipson's comments about trans women in refuges
September 29, 2026

Galop responds to Bridget Phillipson's comments about trans women in refuges

September 29, 2026

Galop is calling on the UK Government to take urgent action to ensure trans+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence can access safe accommodation, following the Supreme Court ruling and updated EHRC Code of Practice.

Join Galop’s Online Support Groups for LGBT+ People in Wales
August 28, 2026

Join Galop’s Online Support Groups for LGBT+ People in Wales

August 26, 2026

Galop to host two more support groups for LGBT+ victims and survivors in Wales from September

Galop’s Evidence to the Domestic Abuse Act Inquiry: Advocating for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors
September 3, 2026

Galop’s Evidence to the Domestic Abuse Act Inquiry: Advocating for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors

July 30, 2026

Galop advocates for LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse in parliament, urging changes to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 regarding specialist refuge, conversion practices, and frontline training.

Conversion practices draft bill published after years of campaigning
June 30, 2026

Conversion practices draft bill published after years of campaigning

June 25, 2026

Today marks a critical first step toward banning conversion practices - something Galop, survivors, and the wider LGBT+ community have long campaigned for.

Galop’s new research reveals the stark reality of modern-day conversion practices
June 30, 2026

Galop’s new research reveals the stark reality of modern-day conversion practices

June 25, 2026

In a world-first study, Galop’s latest research report analyses frontline service data to expose the lived reality of LGBT+ people who have experienced conversion practices in the UK.

Galop launches new support groups for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse in Wales
May 27, 2026

Galop launches new support groups for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse in Wales

May 27, 2026

We’re launching two online spaces for LGBT+ people in Wales, aged 18+, who are looking for support with recovery and moving forward after experiencing abuse or violence. These new recovery groups will be a 12-week structured programme delivered online by trained LGBT+ facilitators.

Galop’s response to the EHRC Code of Practice
June 2, 2026

Galop’s response to the EHRC Code of Practice

May 21, 2026

Trans, non-binary and intersex victims and survivors of abuse and violence deserve safety, dignity, and access to the support they need.

Galop launches new course to raise the standard of sexual violence support for LGBT+ victims and survivors
May 26, 2026

Galop launches new course to raise the standard of sexual violence support for LGBT+ victims and survivors

May 18, 2026

We've launched a first-of-its-kind course to improve sexual violence support for LGBT+ people across the UK, marking a significant step toward improving LGBT+ inclusive, specialist, and trauma-informed care across the sector.

Galop’s response to proposed guidance on trans+ and gender-questioning students in England
May 21, 2026

Galop’s response to proposed guidance on trans+ and gender-questioning students in England

May 7, 2026

Galop has challenged the proposed guidance and highlighted its failure to properly address significant safeguarding risks for trans+ children and children who are questioning their gender, such as domestic abuse, conversion practices and ‘honour’-based abuse.

The law has changed to make anti-LGBT+ hate crime an aggravated offence
May 26, 2026

The law has changed to make anti-LGBT+ hate crime an aggravated offence

April 29, 2026

After many years of campaigning from Galop and others, the law has changed to ensure equality across all strands of hate crime. By becoming an aggravated offence, anti-LGBT+ hate crimes will now carry higher sentences and victims and survivors will have more time to access criminal justice.

Galop's statement on the fire at LGBT+ nightclub Pink Punters
May 26, 2026

Galop's statement on the fire at LGBT+ nightclub Pink Punters

April 27, 2026

We are deeply saddened and concerned by the news of a fire which took place at the LGBT+ nightclub Pink Punters in Milton Keynes. If you’ve been impacted by this event, please know you’re not alone.

Galop’s Statement on the Good Law Project vs Equality and Human Rights Commission Ruling  
February 18, 2026

Galop’s Statement on the Good Law Project vs Equality and Human Rights Commission Ruling  

February 18, 2026

Galop is working with the wider LGBT+ sector to review the Good Law Project vs Equality and Human Rights Commission ruling

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