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  West Yorkshire police reverse 'bizarre and unfair' tattoo ban

  

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  Rule stating officers must cover arm tattoos is relaxed after 18-month campaign by federationA “bizarre and unfair” policy that prevented police officers from displaying their tattoos has been reversed.West Yorkshire Police Federation said after an 18-month campaign, the organisation has won an easing of the rule that officers had to cover tattooed arms. The policy was that only “small, inoffensive and non-prominent” inking on necks and hands could be shown. Continue reading...

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  Andrew Hall inquest: judge rules police should not be screened from view

  

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  Coroner overruled in case of man who died after police restraint in HuddersfieldA court order permitting...

  Coroner overruled in case of man who died after police restraint in HuddersfieldA court order permitting 16 police officers to be screened from public view during an inquest into the death of a black man who had been restrained at Huddersfield police station has been overturned by a judge.It is the latest dispute over anonymity involving officers at coroners’ courts. Human rights campaigners have...

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  Police chief says force was not told about Boris Johnson speech plan

  

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  PM is facing growing criticism for making political speech before backdrop of officersFollow the day’s political...

  PM is facing growing criticism for making political speech before backdrop of officersFollow the day’s political developments liveWest Yorkshire police have criticised Boris Johnson for making a political speech before a backdrop of its officers, with the chief constable saying the force was assured this would not happen but that Downing Street changed plans at the last minute.The prime minister has faced widespread condemnation...

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