If you are the victim of crime, the prospect of a day in court can be a daunting one.

This can be especially true if you are the victim of a homophobic, biphobic or transphobic hate crime, where there are concerns over 'outing' or being re-victimised.

These concerns can all contribute to victims choosing not to report these hate crimes, dropping their allegations or choosing not to turn up to court, some consider that abuse is 'normal'.