Shake-up pending in England on police-media relations
Investigations into potential corruption and procedural questions could alter way police officers and journalists in England Wales interact.
According to a report in The Guardian, police are set to be prevented from speaking to the media, should new proposals be adopted following inquiries into alleged corruption within the force.
Two inquiries are underway, one addressing corruption and abuse of power through relationships between the media and police, and another which aims to outline how officers should respond to journalist inquiries.
“Both inquiries are considering proposals that all contact between police – of all ranks – should be regulated and officially recorded by a press officer,” reports the Guardian which also highlights questions as to whether closing down communication between police officer and journalists is ‘workable’ or ‘sensible’.