Secretary of State hails PSNI anniversary as a 'major milestone'
What was announced
The Secretary of State pays tribute to the courage of serving and former officers as the PSNI marks its 25th anniversary.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Acknowledging the 25th anniversary of the formation of the PSNI, Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant, said:
- The 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) marks a major milestone in the history of Northern Ireland.
- A quarter of a century ago, Northern Ireland embarked on a path to deliver a modern, accountable, and representative police service capable of attracting and sustaining the support of the whole community. It was a core pillar of the vision set out in the Belfast Agreement.
Who and where
People
- Chris Bryant (MP for Rhondda and Ogmore (Labour)) · more news
UK bodies of power
- Northern Ireland Office (UK government department) · more news
- Police Service of Northern Ireland (executive non-departmental public body) · more news
Countries
Constituencies of the MPs named: Rhondda And Ogmore.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Northern Ireland.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-hails-psni-anniversary-as-a-major-milestone
- Published 2026-11-04 00:01:07 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-04 00:45:04 UTC from GOV.UK
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