Absolutely, yes. It’s important that trans people and their voices are heard in shaping and being instrumental in strategies and services that are there to support them. Continued action, partnership and vigilance is needed by all, and tackling hate crime and the conduct and compassion of political representatives is integral.

This week might be Hate Crime Awareness Week, but today is National Coming Out Day, and to use an analogy that Members might be more familiar with, coming out, like devolution, can be a process not an event. For many of us, coming out is not a one-off experience, but something you repeat time and time again, because there is still a straight assumption in society reinforced by rigid stereotypes and gender roles. We’ve come a long way, but coming out still remains a deeply personal moment for most LGBT people. Our choice to reveal this part of our identity comes with a fear of how others will react, a fear of rejection, of prejudice and even of hate. I felt some of this trepidation myself and a little bit of fear when I first stood for election, as an out woman. But I was lucky; I knew I had the support of amazing family, friends, Welsh Labour colleagues and campaigners, and I hope that every LGBT person can find a network of friendship and support that allows them to be themselves and, in turn, challenge isolation and hate.

The Welsh Government’s hate crime delivery plan sets out the actions to prevent hate crime and support victims across Government. Now we must all work to ensure that this equals positive actions across life, on our streets, in our workplaces and in our communities.