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30 Sep 2020 Home affairs

National Chair responds to rise in assaults and mental health incidents

Statistics show an 'unacceptable and appalling increase'

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29 Sep 2020 Home affairs

Police officers encouraged to use NHS app at work

PFEW’s support for the app on personal mobile phones came after discussions with NHS app developers and colleagues from the National Cybercrime Security Centre.

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25 Sep 2020 Home affairs

PFEW statement following death of police officer

John Apter, National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales said:

22 Sep 2020 Coronavirus

Confusing and inconsistent Covid rules aren’t working – changes to the Coronavirus Act are needed

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has found there is confusion over what is law and what is guidance, leaving people open to unequal levels of punishment for breaking the rules. The law needs to be much clearer going forward.

18 Sep 2020 Foreign affairs

Children have become the latest targets of Hong Kong's National Security Law

Attacks on children and their education are shocking and underline the need for urgent international action - we must impose Magnitsky-style sanctions on key figures complicit in eroding Hongkongers’ rights.

14 Sep 2020 Home affairs

Government must take swift action to improve conviction rates in rape cases

The number of people prosecuted and convicted for rape has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 2009. We now have a situation where many victims of rape who go through the ordeal of a court case, are not getting justice.

02 Sep 2020 Foreign affairs

We need urgent sanctions to protect the rights and freedoms of Hongkongers

Hong Kong healthcare is being forced to operate in the face of unacceptable intimidation tactics and abuse perpetrated by the police. We must impose sanctions now and send a clear message to China.

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19 Aug 2020 Home affairs

Letter sent to chiefs urging forces to share BWV footage

Federation takes action to protect officers and police service from damaging social media clips.

14 Aug 2020 Social affairs

How will the new Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities affect racism in Britain?

The independent Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities has been tasked with investigating how inequalities in the UK manifest in areas such as health, education, criminal justice and employment.

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12 Aug 2020 Home affairs

Federation supports Met stance on social media

Everyone has a right to take action if they feel they have been treated unfairly by the police, but it is clear in this case the officers have acted with the utmost professionalism.

03 Aug 2020 Home affairs

Labour slams ‘decade-long failure’ on knife crime as new analysis reveals sevenfold rise in some areas

Labour have accused the Conservatives of a “decade-long failure to tackle knife crime” after fresh analysis showed a rise in offences in every police force across England and Wales.

31 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Police ability to handle coronavirus riots ‘significantly diminished’ by staff cuts, say Government’s own advisers

The ability of the police to deal with disorder during the coronavirus pandemic has been “significantly diminished” by “the loss of very high numbers of staff”, the Government’s own advisers have warned.

28 Jul 2020 Home affairs

Criminals should fear ‘knock on the door’ from police, says Labour’s new shadow home secretary

Labour wants criminals to fear the “knock on the door from law enforcement”, the party’s new home affairs spokesperson has declared.

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21 Jul 2020 Economy

Police Federation welcomes pay award but officers deserve more

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) says today’s 2.5% pay award for police officers is “a step in the right direction”. 

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14 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Only as ‘last resort’ should police get involved

National Chair wants Government to ensure shops have obligation to make the wearing of face coverings a condition of entry.

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13 Jul 2020 Home affairs

Further increases in sentencing ‘could be meaningless’ without full support of Courts

The National Chair of the Police Federation has welcomed a Government-led consultation into doubling sentences for offenders who assault emergency workers and described it is an opportunity to ensure police officers who are attacked while doing their job feel supported by the Criminal Justice System.

25 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Chair warns of July 4 lockdown easing issues

The National Chair of the Police Federation has warned the Government announcement about ending lockdown on July 4 could be ‘a countdown to party time’ and increase pressure on policing due to drunken and irresponsible behaviour.

21 Jun 2020 Home affairs

Boris Johnson says he is 'appalled and sickened' by Reading terror attack

Boris Johnson has said he is "appalled and sickened" by the Reading attack which left three people dead and three others seriously injured.

15 Jun 2020 Home affairs

Chair calls for large gatherings or protests to be banned

John Apter says officers can no longer be put at risk of contracting virus

07 Jun 2020 Home affairs

Boris Johnson claims Black Lives Matters protests ‘subverted by thuggery’ as Tories hit out at removal of slave trader statue

The Black Lives Matters protests have been “subverted by thuggery”, Boris Johnson has claimed, amid a row over the removal of a controversial statue of a slave trader in Bristol.

04 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Roads policing has suffered too long – it’s time to prioritise it

Federation Roads Policing leads call on Government and chiefs to wake up as road deaths show lack of improvement

24 May 2020 Political parties

Plaid Cymru suspends MP Jonathan Edwards after being arrested on suspicion of assault

Plaid Cymru has suspended MP Jonathan Edwards after he was arrested on suspicion of assault.

21 May 2020 Coronavirus

Assaults against emergency workers spike even as overall crimes fall

New NPCC figures indicate worrying trend

21 May 2020 Coronavirus

Mental health must be at heart of Police Covenant

Federation publishes its submission to the Government.