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Police (Declaration)

04 March 2026

Lead MP

Tonia Antoniazzi

Debate Type

General Debate

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EmploymentStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1

At a Glance

Tonia Antoniazzi raised concerns about police (declaration) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
Tonia Antoniazzi moved a Bill to require police officers and certain employees of police forces to declare a membership of or affiliation to certain types of society and organisation, emphasising the need for transparency and public trust in policing. She cited examples of the Freemasons and the pressure on the Metropolitan police to address concerns about the influence of such organisations. She highlighted the Met's decision to revise its policy and the public support for declarations, while noting opposition from the United Grand Lodge of England and two serving officers. Antoniazzi also referenced the Daniel Morgan independent panel and the Casey review, which found serious transparency failings and recommended mandatory declarations. She stressed the importance of rebuilding public trust and the need for a public register of associations for all officers and civilians working for the police.
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