Statement from Dr Steve Ball, Chair of Birmingham LGBT
Birmingham LGBT welcomes the apology we have received from the Acting Chief Constable of West Midlands Police.
We recognise this as an important acknowledgment and a meaningful step toward rebuilding trust between the police and our LGBTQ+ communities in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
An apology matters because it validates the experiences of LGBTQ+ people who have felt let down, unheard, or unsafe. Words alone don’t undo harm, but they do open the door to accountability and change.
We welcome the commitment to do better and we look forward to working constructively with West Midlands Police to ensure this apology translates into action: fair treatment, inclusive training, and policies that protect and respect LGBTQ+ people every day.
Birmingham LGBT remains committed to supporting our community and holding all public services to the standards of dignity, safety, and equality we all deserve.
