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By James Ledward, May 17, 2012 - 10:44:03 AM

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) has been marked at Sussex Police Headquarters in Lewes today, by both the flying of the Rainbow Flag and a seminar for officers and staff.
 
Deputy Chief Constable Giles York is holding one of his ‘Time to Think’ seminars during which the invited audience will hear from an LGB member of Sussex Police about her life experiences. This will be followed by a member of Reliance staff, partners in running the Sussex Police Custody Centres. She will be talking about being a member of the transgender community.
 
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The audience will also be shown a presentation developed by the force Diversity Team which highlights the reasons for IDAHO together with the various penalties which are in force across the world for being part of or associated with LGBT communities. These penalties range from fines up to and including the death penalty.

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