News Room

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.

Distribution of the POA diary for members will commence on 8^th September 2025. Retired members will receive their diary with the Autumn issue of Gatelodge in early October.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 13^th August 2025 for your information.

At Annual Conference 2025, the following Motion was carried.

Listen to Phil Fairlie, Assistant General Secretary for POA Scotland on the difficulties of organised crime gangs currently in Scotland’s prisons

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 23^rd July 2025 for your information.

Every two years the TUC survey Union Health & Safety reps to help them understand reps’ experiences, the risks of work and what reps want them to focus on in their campaigning and education courses.

Please find attached the Certificate of Result from Civica Election Services.

As you are aware the NEC are committed to the continued training and development of local Branch Officials.

Violence and exposure to traumatic incidents is a daily experience for Prison Officers in England and Wales and the situation is getting worse according to the latest statistics published by the Ministry of Justice.