The national trade-union body representing around 50 affiliated trade unions in England and Wales, with a total of about 5.6 million members. Submitted evidence to the Inquiry on a variety of issues including its belief that the question of ownership of the press was crucial to the democratic process and that new rules were needed limiting the powers of individual owners. Argued that any system of regulation had to be consistent with the need to preserve the freedom of the press.
Founded 1919. Statutory staff association for Police Constables, Sergeants, Inspectors and Chief Inspectors in the 43 territorial police forces in England and Wales.