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Keeping you informed

Colin Shead and Yogananda Pittman outside No 10 Dowing Street

Yogananda with Chief Constable Jason Hogg

SHEisIPA group photo

The full report will be made available to members when all matters pertaining to the investigation have been concluded. In the meantime, we moved forward with the important and carefully considered recommendations presented in the report. It is this that will enable us positively to change the culture and operating practice of Section UK to ensure it is fit for a successful future. As we look into 2026, and what we can expect, it is fair to say that there are some challenges ahead for the NEC to grapple with, most of them outlined at the National Council meeting on 19th November. There will be, however, the start of projects that will review our current practices to make the way we operate more agile and inclusive of members through greater regional and branch committee engagement. There is also much to be excited about on the international front. The IPA Games will be taking place in Wroclaw, Poland 10-15 May, and I expect that we will be sending a strong contingent. There is an exciting piece of work being led by VP Kieran English to progress the Young Member piece, something close to the hearts of other international Sections, so I expect to see the development of more exchange opportunities. VP Sean Hannigan has a series of projects planned to support the interests of older members and details of these and other reports from NEC members can be found in the appendices of the NEC meeting minutes published online. Thank you to everyone for all your continued support and commitment in moving us through this current period and building on all that is good and

LRO Team with Yoganada and Dame Priti Patel at the Palace of Westminster

positive about the IPA for a better future. Karen Duckworth, President UK Section IPA

Danes being tested by City of London Police exercise

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