LGBTQ+ EQUALITY IN THE FORCE PRIDE


LGBTQ+ officers and allies celebrate equality and diversity, while ensuring representation continues to improve


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Pride month takes place every June to honour the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, which was a pivotal event that laid the foundation for LGBTQ+ rights worldwide. Pride is about acceptance, equality and celebrating differences. The Police Federation of England and Wales’s very own LGBTQ+


Equality Group was set up in 2020 to bring together Federation Reps from all 43 forces who identify as LGBTQ+. As part of Pride month, Chair of the


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LGBTQ+ group Ian Ashton provided an insight into some of the work being undertaken and the importance of


“We want to provide a voice to all of our


LGBTQ+ colleagues and ensure we are there for one another”


having a support system in place for LGBTQ+ colleagues.


The group has already held two CPD events specifically for LGBTQ+ Fed Reps


and they are looking to host a further event for allies this year. Ian feels that being Chair of the group gives him a voice within the National Board and an opportunity to shape the way that the LGBTQ+ community is represented within PFEW. “Our main aim as a group


is to create an environment that is equality aware


and fully inclusive, to have a fully representative and diverse PFEW,” said Ian. “We want to create networking opportunities within PFEW for those


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