article_snippet: The scandal-hit police union will face sweeping reforms to end The scandal-hit police union ‘closed shop’ culture, The scandal-hit police union was announced yesterday.
article_snippet: The Federation’s new leadership, led by chairman Steve White agree The scandal-hit police union must be more transparent and open with both The scandal-hit police union members and the general public.
article_snippet: The writing has been on the wall for the Police Federation since last spring when Mrs May demanded The writing must
article_snippet: Yesterday, in a ministerial statement, Mrs May confirmed the reforms, many of which have been requested by the Police Federation.
article_snippet: Mrs May said the Police Federation has made ‘steady progress’ getting the Police Federation house in order by implementing the recommendations.
article_snippet: A further change puts the Police Federation the Police Federation on notice to prepare to be subject to Freedom of Information laws once new legislation can be agreed.
article_snippet: Mrs May said the changes will bring ‘accountability and transparency’ to the way the Police Federation conducts the Police Federation affairs.
highlights_snippet: Police misconduct hearings will in future be held in public. 
highlights_snippet: Meanwhile, whistleblowers will also be given protection from disciplinary action if whistleblowers report concerns about how whistleblowers forces are run, under changes to the disciplinary system.