Police Federation of England and Wales Independent Review update April 2016 – – The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) announced it would be independently reviewed at the end of 2012. The final report, conducted by a panel chaired by Sir David Normington, was published in January 2014 with 36 recommendations, all of which the Federation agreed to implement at annual conference in May 2014. Work is being carried out to implement the recommendations in a phased approach over an agreed timeframe which is outlined in the Independent Review. If you have any queries on the Independent Review please email No. Recommendation Notes 1 The Federation should adopt immediately a COMPLETED revised core purpose which reflects the Federation’s commitment to act in the public The Federation adopted a revised core interest, with public accountability, alongside purpose in June 2014 which is: its accountability to its members. This should be incorporated in legislation as soon as PFEW agrees that in fulfilling its statutory practicable. responsibilities for the welfare and efficiency of its members the Federation at all levels will ensure that its members are fully informed and that there is the highest degree of transparency in and use of resources maintain exemplary standards of conduct, integrity and professionalism act in the interests of the members and the public, seeking to build public confidence in the police service and accepting public accountability for its use of public money work together within the Federation and in partnership with others in the policing world to achieve its goals. The principles of the revised core purpose have been included in the Policing and Crime Bill 2016. 2 A new independent reference group (with COMPLETED between four and six members) should be established to assist the Federation in A group of six members has been established. ensuring accountability to the public interest and monitor progress on such issues as equality and implementation of the Independent Review recommendations. 3 A new requirement at national level to COMPLETED publish online an annual public value report alongside a short assessment of Our first national Annual Public Value Report progress by the independent reference was published online in May 2015 and we will group. Branch annual reports should also continue to publish one every year. report on the value the branch is bringing to its members and to the public. Local federations have also been asked to publish how their work has been of benefit and value to members and the public in the first quarter of 2016. 4 National guidelines for all expenses, Standardised Expenses and Hospitality Policy honoraria and hospitality policies should has been finalised. The Additional be agreed and local force branches will be Responsibility Payments proposals have also required to comply with these a been accepted and the supporting policy –
Police Federation of England and Wales – Independent Review – update April 2016 The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) announced it would be independently reviewed at the end of 2012. The final report, conducted by a panel chaired by Sir David Normington, was published in January 2014 with 36 recommendations, all of which the Federation agreed to implement at annual conference in May 2014. Work is being carried out to implement the recommendations in a phased approach over an agreed timeframe which is outlined in the Independent Review. If you have any queries on the Independent Review please email No. Recommendation Notes 1 The Federation should adopt immediately a revised core purpose which reflects the Federation’s commitment to act in the public interest, with public accountability, alongside its accountability to its members. This should be incorporated in legislation as soon as practicable. COMPLETED The Federation adopted a revised core purpose in June 2014 which is: PFEW agrees that in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities for the welfare and efficiency of its members the Federation at all levels will ensure that its members are fully informed and that there is the highest degree of transparency in and use of resources maintain exemplary standards of conduct, integrity and professionalism act in the interests of the members and the public, seeking to build public confidence in the police service and accepting public accountability for its use of public money work together within the Federation and in partnership with others in the policing world to achieve its goals. The principles of the revised core purpose have been included in the Policing and Crime Bill 2016. 2 A new independent reference group (with between four and six members) should be established to assist the Federation in ensuring accountability to the public interest and monitor progress on such issues as equality and implementation of the Independent Review recommendations. COMPLETED A group of six members has been established. 3 A new requirement at national level to publish online an annual public value report alongside a short assessment of progress by the independent reference group. Branch annual reports should also report on the value the branch is bringing to its members and to the public. COMPLETED Our first national Annual Public Value Report was published online in May 2015 and we will continue to publish one every year. Local federations have also been asked to publish how their work has been of benefit and value to members and the public in the first quarter of 2016. 4 National guidelines for all expenses, honoraria and hospitality policies should be agreed and local force branches will be required to comply with these – a Standardised Expenses and Hospitality Policy has been finalised. The Additional Responsibility Payments proposals have also been accepted and the supporting policy