Head of police union suggests leniency during protest day

The head of a police union has suggested on duty officers go easy on demonstrators during a nationwide protest against public sector wage cuts and savings. The head of the Union for Security Forces said officers should where possible only issue remands rather than impose fines or take tougher action. Police and fire fighters have called a demonstration for September 21. Health workers, teachers, off duty members of the armed services and other state employees are also expected to take part. The head of the union also suggested that police refrain from imposing fines for traffic offences that day.

Author: Chris Johnstone