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It makes clear the impartial nature of the police service as one free from political or ideological influence. Policing without fear or favour is an important principle. Women have also noted the apparent lack of action from Gwent Police in relation to other activists who have since been boasting on social media about the abusive stickers they are placing throughout Newport. We ask Gwent Police to clarify whether any sharp items were actually discovered under any posters and from whom such claims originated. Recently, there have also been suspicions of malicious reporting in order to create an effective ‘hate scare’ to prompt the police into responding. This indirectly suggests that the woman arrested had been carrying out such an activity, creating an unfair and prejudicial association.Īllegations of activists concealing sharp items beneath stickers is a common urban myth. We are also concerned at Gwent Police’s association of the arrest with reports of posters concealing dangerous items, including glass and pins. This is highly unfair to the woman concerned and suggests a lack of impartiality. The reference to ‘offensive material’, however, suggests that Gwent Police have already taken a view as to the content of that material. Reporting the facts of the arrest might be justified given the intense speculation online. In light of the above, it is extremely concerning that Gwent Police have chosen to comment on details relating to the investigation, despite not yet having brought any charges against the woman concerned. Gwent Police have yet to respond to this offer, which still stands.
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Not only did we respect this request, we also contacted Gwent Police to offer our assistance and support in improving their response and reaction to incidents involving women in the future.
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When this story first began circulating online, the Gwent Chief Constable asked for a halt to speculation while the investigation was ongoing. Gwent Police have lost a great deal of public confidence as a result of this situation, especially among women who are deeply concerned both about the apparent proportionality and motivation for the arrest and detention, and about Gwent Police’s subsequent handling and messaging. We have noted with disappointment and disbelief the content of the press release issued yesterday by Gwent Police about the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a woman in Newport on Sunday 23 January. Statement from WRN-Wales and Merched Cymru