Written question asked by Jessica Toale (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Police: Accountability
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how police forces will be held accountable for improving response times, investigations and conviction rates following the introduction of new measures under the Crime and Policing Bill.
- Answer
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Police forces will be held accountable for improving response times and investigative outcomes through the new Police Performance System, which will provide a single, consistent picture of police performance across all forces, enable earlier identification of problems and provide targeted support to deliver better service for the public.
As set out in the Police Reform White Paper, we have committed to introducing clear national targets on response times. The Police Performance System will enable consistent assessment of contact and response, using nationally comparable data. This will strengthen the scrutiny of underperforming forces, enabling earlier and robust intervention, including performance improvement plans where necessary and statutory intervention powers.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 127541
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Accountability Police Standards
- Legislation
- Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
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