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Bisexual people are often go under-represented within the LGBT Community
so this is an important chance to have their voices heard and raise awareness generally. This report aims to improve UK policy and practice in relation to bisexual people as part of the wider lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equalities agenda. It is directed particularly at national and local government, at practitioners and policy-makers, and at LGB and LGBT groups and organisations.
It was published in March 2012 by Open University Press and is available for free download. This is an excellent resource and reference guide into bisexual inclusion in LGBT diversity and equality. http://pinktherapyuk.tumblr.com/post/23165565813/the-bisexual-report
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On May 1st The Protections of Freedoms Act was given Royal Assent, which means that men can now apply to have convictions for consensual gay sex removed. This reform is long overdue, especially for those whose lives have been devastated by the Sexual Offences Act 1956. This is an important act which will be a great step forward in equality for gay men. This applies to convictions under the old discriminatory laws which have now been abolished, such as gross indecency, soliciting and importuning.
In 2010 Mr Cameron stated: “We will change the law so that any past convictions for consensual homosexual sexual activities, which have since become lawful, will be treated as spent, and will not be disclosed on a criminal record check when applying for a job. This is a question of justice – and it’s right that we should change the law and wipe the slate clean.” We are happy to see that this has come to fruition.
For more information visit: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/05/01/law-to-wipe-gay-sex-convictions-given-royal-assent/
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Intercom is setting up an LGB and Trans Community Consultation Group on crime, harassment, bullying, policing and any other community-safety-related issues that affect LGBT people in Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. This is in partnership with Dorset Police, who are giving the project their full support and engagement from ACPO level down. If you're interested in applying to join the Group, have a look at http://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/safety/dorset_pcg. If you know someoone else who might be interested, send them the link!
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