Question
Over the past decade, Catholic representation has remained unchanged, female representation has decreased. As a Catholic woman from a working-class community, I would argue that these figures demonstrate the abject failure of successive diversity strategies to deliver meaningful change. Does the organisation acknowledge that this reflects deeper cultural and institutional barriers, rather than simply recruitment challenges? What specific actions will be taken to address these barriers, and how will senior leadership be held accountable for delivering measurable progress?
Answer
You can view the full video here: Policing Board Meeting in Public: November 2026
The full answer to this question can be found at 37:52
Dr Kate Laverty