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  1. Published on: 15/05/2018 08:44 AMReported by: roving-eye
    The rainbow flag is being flown at Merseyside Police HQ fromMonday 14th May ahead of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Thursday (17 May).



    On 17 May, 1990 the World Health Organisation finally removed homosexuality from its official list of mental disorders and IDAHOBIT has been celebrated on that date across the world ever since and for the ninth consecutive year, Merseyside Police is flying the rainbow flag until Friday 18 May.

    Assistant Chief Constable Julie Cooke and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Cllr Emily Spurrell raised the flag at Merseyside Police headquarters in Canning Place today alongside other partners.

    The 2018 IDAHOT theme is ‘alliances for solidarity’ with particular focus on the exclusion LGBT people face not only for their sexual orientation or gender identity, but also their ethnicity, religion or social status and why building alliances is important for achieving equality of opportunity for all.

    Assistant Chief Constable Julie Cooke said: "Flying the rainbow flag is a visible sign of our dedication to eradicating homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in Merseyside.

    "This forms part of our larger commitment to tackling hate crime in all its forms and we want the message to be clear to victims and offenders that offences involving disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity will not be tolerated by Merseyside Police.

    "The force will be represented at the annual Navajo Awards Ceremony on 17th May, an event the force has been involved in for a number of years. The Navajo Charter mark, which the force holds, is awarded in recognition of dedication to improve equality and celebrate diversity and is built into the foundations of the force’s Community First model."

    Deputy Police Commissioner Cllr Emily Spurrell, who is among the guest speakers at the awards ceremony, said: "In a world where same sex relationships are still illegal in 72 countries, and many gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people still live with oppression every day, the effect of lifting the rainbow flag and seeing it fly proudly over Merseyside Police headquarters should not be underestimated.

    "It is an act of solidarity, of support and of comradeship. It also sends out a powerful message that Merseyside Police are committed to equality and diversity and, from the very top, recognise the needs of Merseyside’s LGBTIQ community and their own LGBTIQ staff.

    "A hope it is also a sign to the community just how seriously Merseyside Police takes incidents of hate, and that they will take robust action against anyone who caught carrying out acts of hate.

    "If, for any reason, there are any people who there who still does not feel comfortable contacting Merseyside Police directly, I would urge them to contact Stop Hate UK. Stop Hate are an independent charity who offer support and guidance 24/7 to anyone affected by hate."

    Merseyside Police is continually striving to raise awareness of hate crime in all of its forms. The force continues to encourage victims and witnesses of hate crime to report incidents so that detectives and specialist hate crime co-ordinators can continue to investigate each case with professionalism and sensitivity and provide ongoing support as the case goes to court.

    Detective Constable Tracy O'Hara Chair of Police's LGBT network, said: "Showing our visible support for International day against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia clearly demonstrates our commitment to eradicate crimes perpetrated against Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender people. We take all forms of Hate Crime seriously.

    "Hate Crime continues to be under-reported and by flying our flag we are encouraging people to report all crimes and incidents to us. It is clear to me that by working with our partner agencies, the PCC, community engagement teams and the CPS we can bring offenders to justice, provide support to victims and continue our work. This is the ninth year we have flown the Rainbow flag and we do this to demonstrate that we are an inclusive diverse workforce where we can all be ourselves. I am proud to work for an organisation that has these values."

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  3. dav says:15/05/2018 09:10 AM
    More pointless stunts from the plods. Just do your jobs instead of all this political correctness bollocks.

  4. Disturbed says:15/05/2018 09:52 AM
    its pathetic they will be helmets next

  5. Albion102 says:15/05/2018 10:50 AM
    I believe that hate crime against LGBT people remains an issue that the police need to address.

    Probably the only thing I agree about with Dav and Disturbed is that this is a pointless stunt.

  6. justbecause says:15/05/2018 12:48 PM
    We’ll have pink speed camera vans next!!

  7. salus.populi says:15/05/2018 12:54 PM
    It would be good if they had an anti crime day every once in a while.

  8. roving-eye says:15/05/2018 02:53 PM
    Rainbow flags will be flying at both Bootle and Southport Town Halls on Thursday (May 17) to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.



    Notices will be displayed at the Town Halls explaining why the flag is being flown for the day.

    International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) celebrates the anniversary of when the World Health Organisation finally removed homosexuality from its official list of mental disorders in 1990.

    Flags will fly at both Southport and Bootle Town Hall until Friday May 18.

    Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Dave Robinson, said: “It is incredibly important to show our continued support to IDAHOBIT and show that Sefton Council supports the LGBT community.

    “The Rainbow Flag represents the diversity of the community, many of whom are residents across our beautiful borough.

    “I am proud that the Rainbow flag will fly at our town halls on May 17.”

    Sue Logie, one of Sefton Council’s Youth Workers, said: “IDADHOBIT marks not only the historic moment the World Health Organisation declassified Homosexuality as a mental illness, but the fact that the world was attempting to be more inclusive and accepting.

    “However this is not always the case and even still in 2018 we are still a marginalised group.

    “As a community we stand shoulder to shoulder with each other and our straight allies to show that we are still continuing to support and fight against hate”

    For more information about IDAHOBIT visit www.dayagainsthomophobia.org.

  9. Little Londoner says:16/05/2018 08:41 AM
    A day against idiot drivers, burglars, rapists, paedophiles, and purveyors of ANY other ILLEGAL goings on would be far more beneficial to the WHOLE Community as already pointed out by Salus. They make it Legal and now they think they have far more rights than the average Joe or Joan. I would like to think EVERYONE is deserving of protection not just a minority section of society.


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