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Assaults bill clears next stage – but Federation disappointed

Thursday, 03 May 2018

The assaults bill drafted in the wake of the Police Federation’s Protect the Protectors campaign has successfully passed its third reading in the House of Commons meaning it will now pass to the Lords for consideration.

Jim Mallen, chair of Bedfordshire Police Federation, says that while the provisions of the bill are welcomed they have been weakened and therefore do not provide the level of protection sought through the campaign.

New Home Secretary

Wednesday, 02 May 2018

Chair urges Home Secretary to review policing policy.

Bedfordshire Police Federation chair Jim Mallen has urged the new Home Secretary to review the Government’s policies on policing as a matter of urgency.