Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 16 February 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Police: Standards
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 16 of the Police reform white paper “From Local to National: A New Model for Policing” (CP1489), by when will she establish a new Performance Unit in the Home Office.
- Answer
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A new Police Performance Unit was established in May 2025 with a temporary head appointed on a part time basis. The permanent head, a retired Deputy Chief Constable, has occupied the post since January 2026.
This Unit will assess police force’s performance to identify areas of high and poor performance, driving sustained and sustainable improvements where necessary, to ensure the public is effectively protected.
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- 110965
- Session
- 2024-26
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From Local to National: A New Model for Policing
Monday, 26 January 2026
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- Police Standards
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- 2026-03-16 11:03:32 +0000
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