UK police asking officers to disclose any personal ties with news reporters
by Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#630MD)
Freedom of speech groups raise over clampdown, which only came to light by accident
Police chiefs have been issuing secret orders telling officers to inform bosses if they know any news reporters - as they would have to do with convicted criminals or extremists.
The measure is already in place in some forces, and follows guidance from the College of Policing, which sets standards in law enforcement. It is part of anti-corruption efforts and only came to light by accident.
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