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Justice must be seen to be done |
New regulations, which stop police officers from resigning or retiring if they are subject to an allegation that could lead to dismissal, came into force on 12 January 2015. Officers will be prevented from resigning or retiring until any case has concluded or has found that the officer will not face a dismissal hearing. A chief officer or Police & Crime Commissioner will only be able to consent to an officer’s resignation or retirement if they are deemed medically unfit or in other ‘exceptional circumstances’. From 1 December 2013 to 1 August 2014, 144 officers resigned or retired whilst subject to a gross misconduct investigation, preventing them from being held to account for their actions. |
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Victim-focused approach has been essential |
Commenting on the publication of an interim review of Operation Pallial by Keith Towler, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, NCA Director General Keith Bristow said: “Today’s ‘Learning the Lessons’ report recognises the importance that Operation Pallial and partner agencies have placed on supporting people who have come forward to report abuse in the care system in North Wales”. |
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The ‘countryside’ is not the only place one can go walking |
Transport for London is offering over 40 free guided walks as part of its annual 'Winter Wanders' weekend on Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 January. The guided walks are spread across the capital, with no booking required and are suitable for all ages & abilities. All walks start & finish within easy reach of public transport and explore sections of the city's 7 popular Walk London Network routes; Capital Ring, Green Chain, Jubilee Greenway, Jubilee Walkway, Lea Valley, London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP) and Thames Path. |
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Who/what is to blame for A&E staffing problems; ‘cruel cuts by Westminster’ or SNP financial mismanagement |
Following the confirmation of an underspend of £444m in the 2013-14 final budget out-turn report to MSPs by Scottish Government (SG), the FDA will be seeking assurances that this amount will be re-allocated before the 2015 budget is finalised. FDA's Scottish Secretary Jim Caldwell said: "It's disappointing that such a large underspend is announced while further cuts are being planned”. |
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A ‘step too far’ for the German voters? |
Court of Justice of the European Union ‘over-rules’ German courts. |
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Will my fridge catch fire? |
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is supporting a new website (Register My Appliance), which will alert people of any appliance recalls or repairs and make it quicker & easier for them to register their appliances. Currently just 36% currently register all of their appliances with the manufacturer, meaning thousands of owners are virtually untraceable if a safety repair is required. |
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