On May 6, Sussex will elect its Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC), whose role is to hold the Chief Constable to account for the performance of the police.
They are also responsible for the local police budget and sets the precept, amount of Council Tax we contribute, to pay for policing.
This election was due to take place last year but was postponed because of the pandemic. In the run-up to the election Rory Finn asked all parties where they stand on LGBTQ+ issues. Liberal Democrat Jamie Bennett did not respond.Trust and confidence with LGBTQ+ communities and the police is at times fragile and easily broken.
This is especially the case with trans and non-binary people and LGBTQ+ people of colour. How will the Office of PCC help strengthen.