Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 December 2024. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 December 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.

Police and Crime Commissioners

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of replacing Police and Crime Commissioners with police panels.

Answer

Police and Crime Commissioners play a vital local role acting as the voice of the public and victims in policing, holding Chief Constables to account and leading local partnerships to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.

The government will continue to work with PCCs and Chief Constables to set clear expectations for policing on performance and standards, ensuring that our communities have an effective and efficient police service within their force area.

In her Written Ministerial Statement of 19 November 2024 (HCWS232), the Home Secretary announced her intention to present a White Paper to Parliament next year on reforms to deliver more effective and efficient policing, to rebuild public confidence and to deliver the Government’s Safer Streets mission. This reform programme will be a collaborative endeavor with policing. Proposals will also consider how the PCC role can be strengthened, including an enhanced role to prevent crime.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 17655
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Police Reform
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Police and crime commissioners
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Police and Crime Commissioners

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