Chief Constable Serena Kennedy apologised on behalf of her force for its historic 'over-policing' of the queer community
Merseyside Police Force’s apology to the region’s LGBTQ+ community will “go a long way”, it has been claimed.
The force is the 18th in the UK to offer an apology and recognise homophobic victimisation. It comes months after queer activist Peter Tatchell and his charity launched the Apologise Now! Campaign. The initiative, which was backed by Birkenhead’s Paul O’Grady before his death, calls on forces up and down the country to consider the “decades-long victimisation” of the LGBTQ+ community.
“What particularly impresses us is not just the apology but the LGBT+ Action Plan, which will further enhance community relations going forward.
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