Four in five people would step in to stop homophobic abuse, a survey found
The survey found Londoners were most likely to alert police
By Steve Brown
Nearly four in five people would try and prevent homophobic abuse if they witnessed it.
A new survey, by the grooming brand Harry’s, on the attitudes towards the LGBT+ community found that more than half of adults support same-sex marriage.
It also found that more than quarter of straight adults would attend Pride if they were invited and more than a fifth admitted they had been to a Pride event.
Londoners were also found to be the most likely to alert police to homophobic abuse, but were less likely to intervene directly.
Journalist Lee Kynaston, who partnered with Harry’s, said: “One thing the study highlights is that having contact with someone from the LGBTQ+ community drastically increases the likelihood of you being supportive of them.
“Familiarity breeds acceptance and understanding.”
Matt Hiscock, general manager of Harry’s UK, said: “We hope this study can be a springboard for a deeper conversation about inclusivity, and we look forward to being part of that discussion and help drive progress.”