The NBPA Vision
The National Black Police Association (NBPA) will work in the interests of the UK police services and be an integral partner to ensure equitable service for all, and for the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) staff who we represent.
We will also advocate the needs and expectations of BME communities by delivering and supporting strategies and initiatives which have a positive impact on all.Twitter: NBPAUK
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News & Events Archive
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NBPA CALL FOR HOME AFFAIRS COMMITTEE INQUIRY
Posted on 03/04/2012 | No CommentsRt Hon Keith Vaz MP Home Affairs Select Committee Chairman Following recent revelations in the Metropolitan Police with regard to alleged Police racist abuse and violence. I would like to draw my concerns about these incidents and the wider implications to your committee’s attention. I would like to do so in the context of Ministry of Justice Statistics on race in the Criminal Justice System and serious concern that Racism in the Police has gone unchecked as part of failure of Government and Police Leadership to keep this issue firmly on their agenda. I would therefore call upon your committee... -
Equality and Human Rights Commission Strategic Plan 2012-2015
Posted on 03/04/2012 | No CommentsForeword Looking forward to the next three years, the Commission needs to try to understand the issues for the economy, society and the countries of Great Britain, and set out how we can best contribute to challenging discrimination, upholding equality, and promoting human rights. We are committed to our vision of a modernBritainwhere everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and we all have an equal chance to succeed. But the Commission faces a particular set of uncertainties in planning this future. Download the report from the below link. EHRC Strategic_Plan_2012-15_F indd -
Metropolitan Police Racism Complaint
Posted on 31/03/2012 | No CommentsThe NBPA Express Outrage at Racism Complaint Following reports in The Guardian Newspaper (30/03/12) regarding the CPS initial decision not to bring charges against any of the Police Officers involved with an allegation of racist conduct. This incident once again highlights the issue of racism and the Criminal Justice System(CJS) and calls serious attention to the disturbing recent statistics on race with particular regard to the treatment of young black men in the CJS. NBPA are deeply concerned that this issue undermines efforts to build and maintain trust and confidence of communities grappling with the impact... -
Police Federation to ballot members on industrial rights
Posted on 27/03/2012 | No CommentsPolice Federation to ballot members on industrial rights and to hold an event to highlight concerns about government cuts to policing Industrial rights Pol Fed -
Winsor review – Part II
Posted on 15/03/2012 | No CommentsNBPA Statement on Direct Entry. The NBPA Support the use of Direct Entry into the Police Service proposed in part 2 of Winsor Review Report. The NBPA acknowledge that a liberal application of this method of recruitment could be perceived as problematic therefore the use of Direct Entry should be considered only in circumstances where recruitment under traditional methods have failed to deliver the essential diversity of skills and abilities necessary to ensure the service can cope with the complex nature of 21st century policing and maintain its legitimicy in a Modern and Diverse Society. Please click the below links... -
NBPA SALUTE A CHAMPION ON WOMEN’S DAY
Posted on 08/03/2012 | No CommentsThe NBPA Salute the contribution of the many women who have been Champions of Justice by paving the way and inspiring generations to challenge prejudice and break down barriers. One such Champion is Sislin Fay Allen who arrived in England Fifty years ago from Jamaica and later in 1968 became the first black woman to join the Metropolitan Police Service. This was hugely challenging, given that society still held extremely negative attitudes towards women and black people in the British Police Service. Today the National Black Police Association pays tribute to Sislin by encouraging young Black women to follow in... -
Consultation on firearms control legislation
Posted on 05/03/2012 | No CommentsGun crime causes significant and lasting harm to society. Whilst gun crime is a small proportion of all recorded crime, it has a serious impact on the communities affected by it. Those who perpetrate these offences should face tough and appropriate sentences. See Home Office consultation link: https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/v.asp?i=46612neufh -
IPCC Report – Mark Duggan
Posted on 29/02/2012 | No CommentsDuggan_Final_Report_Foreword_29_Feb_2012 IPCC – Report of the investigation into a complaint made by the family of Mark Duggan about contact with them immediately after his death -
UNITED NATIONS REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD
Posted on 28/02/2012 | No CommentsNBPA – “Media reporting of no-go areas are Unfair and Distract from important aspects of the report”. Report - International Narcotics Control Board 2011 The report notes on the issue of Persistent Social Inequality that “it is a feature of many societies that just as some social groups have become increasingly wealthy, the gap between rich and the poor has increased and become entrenched. As a consequence of these inequalities there are marked disparities in a range of health and social welfare indicators such as maternal and child health infant mortality morbidity, life expectancy and literacy” The report further notes that... -
CPS Hate crime and crimes against older people report
Posted on 21/02/2012 | No CommentsForeword by the Director of Public Prosecutions All crime is unacceptable but offences that are driven by hostility or hatred based on personal characteristics set a particular challenge to a civilised society. For the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) therefore, effectively addressing all forms of hate crime and crimes targeting older people remain a core commitment. CPS Hate crime
