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Breaking news
Assignment of prison officers performing substance misuse under TUPE
The NEC have disputed the position adopted by NOMS that all staff engaged in areas of work which are subject to competition. We have instructed our legal advisors to draft a letter outlining our claim in an attempt to reverse the policy to a case by case basis.
Efficiency benchmarking and implementation of Fair and Sustainable
The National Chairman and members of the NEC met with representatives of the Business Development Group (BDG) to discuss issues arising from the data from the adopter sites and reports from the 53 establishments in stage 1 of efficiency benchmarking. At this meeting a full report was provided by representatives of the BDG.
TUC Pre-Budget Rally, Wednesday 13th March 2013
See details of the TUC Pre-Budget Rally, Wednesday 13th March 2013. Download the flyer.
Prison Closures
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Chris Grayling):Our strategy for the custodial estate is to ensure that we have sufficient places to meet the demand of the courts whilst securing best value for money for the taxpayer.
Morton Hall Immigration Centre officers hurt during violence
Five prison officers were injured during disturbances at an immigration removal centre, it has emerged.
CICA: A guide to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012
Please find the attached a guide to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012
POA Submission to Pay Review October 2012
Please find the attached submission by the POA to the Pay Review October 2012
Police Credit Union service to POA members launches today
Pete Chapple POA Finance Officer said “after what seems like an age I am pleased to announce that the working arrangements between the Police credit Union and the POA have finally become reality..."
Murder of Prison Officer in Northern Ireland
The National Executive Committee condemn the brutal senseless murder of a professional Prison Officer from HMP Maghaberry.
Labour Conference 2012: Fringe report - What is the future of the criminal justice system?
What is the future of the criminal justice system? New Statesman, Prison Officers Association, Police Federation, National Association of Probation Officers, G4S