Advisory Group Application Form

The LGBT Advisory Group runs a recruitment round. This occurs at intervals of one to two years. (There is no recruitment round at the moment.)

Here is the version of the Application Form  for the previous recruitment round.

Is Anti-LGBTI crime on the increase?

Interesting comment piece on anti-LGBTI crime for Gay Star News by one of our members Nick Antjoule

Homophobic crime reports in London

Good to see GayStarNews highlight homophobic crimes in London. 
http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/shocking-rise-anti-gay-attacks-london240614
We have been tracking the figures for homophobic and transphobic crimes monthly and liaising with local groups to identify underlying causes. Hate crime is unacceptable.
To combat the incidence of hate crime, we are working with the police to increase the rate of reporting and to improve the flagging of hate crime by the police. This may appear as a rise in the crime statistics. The figures show a large variation across boroughs. We believe a rise in reports can be partly attributed to proactive work (e.g. a new and active LGBT Liaison Officer or local forum). A large drop in reports may be due to a lack of reporting.

Homophobic attacks in Vauxhall

We are working with Lambeth Police on the homophobic attacks in Vauxhall on June 7. Three people have been injured. The investigation is making progress. We hope that this will generate momentum for a crime and safety campaign in Vauxhall club venues.

An update on the investigation can be found at:

http://lambethhcc.wordpress.com/2014/06/11/gold-group-meet-to-discuss-vauxhall-hate-crime-investigation/

Update: One man has been arrested and charged for the attack.

Hearing Diverse Voices: LGBT policing issues in London transport

The MPS LGBT Advisory Group is holding our next community meeting Hearing Diverse Voice on Thursday May 15th at New Scotland Yard from 6pm to 8.30pm.

We have listened to your feedback and this meeting will focus on policing issues around transport in London.
We have invited senior officers from the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police to our meeting.

Refreshment and a light buffet will be provided.  A more detailed programme will follow.
Please register now by sending an email to info@lgbtag.org.uk with your access and dietary requirements.

Man convicted of murder of Chrissie Azzopardi

Romy Maynard has been convicted for the murder of transgender woman, Chrissie Azzopardi. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment and must serve a minimum of 18 years.

Hearing Diverse Voices, community meeting at New Scotland Yard, second announcement

You are invited to Hearing Diverse Voices, our community meeting on Wednesday 23 October 2013, 6:00 pm at New Scotland Yard.  

This is an opportunity to hear from you about your experiences of Met policing. We will be asking you to participate in focused discussions on specific themes regarding homophobic and transphobic crime and police engagement with the community.

Commander Adrian Hanstock has confirmed attendance to take part in the discussion. 

To register, please send an email to JamesJ@lgbtag.org.uk with your dietary and access requirements.

[ See the draft programme ]