Police Force Act 2004 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Constitution and Administration of Police Force
16. Police officer not to be member of trade union, etc.
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It is not lawful for any police officer to be a member of —
police officer
“police officer” means any member of the Police Force and includes a temporary constable;
any trade union or any body or association affiliated to a trade union;
any body or association the objects of which are or include controlling or influencing the emoluments, pensions or conditions of service of any police officer; or
any body or association with political objects.
A police officer who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.
If any question arises as to whether any body is a trade union or other body or association to which subsection (1) applies, the question is to be determined by the Minister on the advice of the Commissioner.
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police appointed under section 6(1);
For the purpose of enabling police officers to consider and bring to the notice of the Government matters affecting their welfare and efficiency, including emoluments, pensions, welfare and conditions of service (other than matters of discipline and promotion affecting individuals), the Commissioner may establish one or more associations composed only of police officers.
emoluments
“emoluments” includes gross salary, the annual variable component, allowances (whether monthly, annual or otherwise), bonuses and other benefits but not performance bonuses;
Any association established under subsection (4) and any branch of the association must —
operate and be administered in accordance with the Police Regulations; and
be entirely independent of any trade union or other association outside the Police Force.
Any association established under subsection (4) is —
deemed not to be a trade union within the meaning of the Trade Unions Act 1940; and
exempt from the provisions of the Societies Act 1966.