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Report: Police

Most crimes against LGBTQ+ people in Russia go unreported, allowing criminals to walk free.

Our recent research shows a growing distrust and fear of the police within the Russian LGBTQ+ community. People worry that the police might only make things worse if they report a crime.

Unfortunately, these fears are not unfounded. Police officers often insult or mistreat LGBTQ+ people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This makes queer people feel unsafe and discourages them from seeking help.

The consequence of this distrust is devastating. Russian LGBTQ+ people are left virtually defenseless, while queerphobic crimes soar.

  • 56% of LGBTQ+ people in Russia do not trust the police
  • Only 14% of LGBTQ+ people who experienced homophobic or transphobic crimes in 2023 reported them to the police (70 people)
  • 1/3 of LGBTQ+ people who reported a hate crime had their case dismissed
  • Only 4% of LGBTQ+ people who reported a crime said that their case went to court (3 people)
  • Nearly half of LGBTQ+ people who reported a crime faced pressure from police officers
  • The most common reason for not reporting a hate crime was a lack of faith in the police (78%). The second most common reason was fear of the police (73%)

 

You can read the full report here

Full report

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