BTP considers move from conduct regulations to employment law

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BTP considers move from conduct regulations to employment law

British Transport Police is considering moving towards employment law to address officer misconduct rather than being dealt with under Police Regulations.

BTP Fed chair Nigel Goodband

Date - 1st November 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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The BTP Federation has warned a move towards employment law in order for the force to have more authority over who is dismissed in the wake of the Wayne Couzens case would be a mistake. The move is being considered by the British Transport Police...

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