National Chair

Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.

Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.

As I reflect on yet another crisis-ridden year for the Prison Service, I must show my appreciation for the dedicated and relentless work that the NEC, full-time officials, support staff and all POA employees have done to help POA members and myself. 

Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.

Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.

I have always thought that leading the POA as your National Chair has been the honour of my life.

Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.

Taser trials by NTRG, continued rollout of PAVA despite legal challenge, preparations for 2026 pay submissions, and Amy Rees stepping down as HMPPS CEO. Members are urged to complete surveys, note NEC election results, expect 2026 diary distribution, and submit questions for the Chair’s podcast.

Late morning on the 12 April 2025, I received a telephone call that nobody in my position would ever wish to take.

Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.