RAF LGBT Forum Updates

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RECORD OF DISCUSSION FROM THE RAF BREAKOUT SESSION AT TRI SERVICE LGBT CONFERENCE 2009 HELD AT VICTORY SERVICES CLUB, 63-79 SEYMOUR STREET, LONDON, W2 2HF AT 1030 ON 04 DEC 09

ITEM 1 – INTRODUCTION

1. RAF LGBT Forum representatives introduced themselves to the delegates present and explained the purpose of the session.

ITEM 2 – 10th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

2.      General opinion from the delegates appeared to be a concern over how ‘formal’ the official event will be.  With concerns over dress regulations, invited guests and cost implications highlighted.

Read more: RAF Breakout session at Armed Forces LGBT Conference, 4 Dec 09

RAF LGBT Forum - RAF LGBT Forum Updates

Update from the Royal Air Force LGBT Forum Chairman

The RAF’s LGBT Forum met for the second time at HQ AIR on 25 Feb 08. The LGBT Forum is composed of serving RAF personnel from across the ranks and trades.

The discussions at the Forum meeting were wide ranging and some of the key areas are highlighted below.

The Forum looked forward to a coherent, tri-service approach to planning for involvement in Pride 08, to include the RAF. RAF E&D staff were requested to encourage and provide clear, unambiguous direction at the earliest possible opportunity with the Chairman offering to request authority for RAF participation from CAS if required.

Read more: Update from the Royal Air Force LGBT Forum Chairman

RAF LGBT Forum - RAF LGBT Forum Updates

INTRODUCTION

1. Occasion. A meeting was held at CHQ on 6 Feb 07 to progress engagement between RAF E&D staff and representatives of the RAF’s LGBT community. The salient points, as précised below, are based on the recollection of Flt Lt Johnston and do not necessarily reflect current RAF policy or the consensus of opinion in the RAF LGBT community.

2. Participation. Deputy Director, Personnel Policy (Employment) Gp Capt Richard Castle, WO E&D WO Neil Bailey and SO2 E&D were present, representing the RAF E&D team involved in LGBT workstrand work. From the RAF LGBT community Sqn Ldr Mark Abrahams, Flt Lt Philip Johnston and Sgt Amanda Spurr attended.

Read more: Mar 07: Summary of Discussion at the meeting on the LGBT Workstrand Held At CHQ on on 6 Feb 07

RAF LGBT Forum - RAF LGBT Forum Updates

INTRODUCTION

1. Purpose of Paper. During the Jan 07 Armed Forces LGB Conference’s Saturday morning session, delegates were split out into single service groups for approx 60 minutes of discussion time, and were asked to consider a number of matters. The RAF group’s discussion is summarised in the paper below, largely under these headings.

2. Group Composition. There were 11 personnel in the RAF break out discussion group on Sat morning of whom 2 were from the RAF Equality and Diversity Staff (SO2 and WO) and one was from the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. The remainder were RAF serving personnel, and lesbian and gay representation from across the rank structure was present.

Read more: Jan 07: RAF Break-out Session of LGBT Conference, Jan 07