Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Police: Disciplinary Proceedings

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of recent reforms to the IOPC and police misconduct system on public confidence and independent oversight of policing.

Answer: Key reforms in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and in regulations make changes to the thresholds for decision-making in the police misconduct system. They also strengthen complainants’ rights to exercise the Victim’s Right to Review of IOPC decisions and improve police vetting standards. The Government believes that these measures will improve the efficiency of the system and thereby help to renew public confidence, however there is more to be done.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11959
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings Police Public opinion Independent Office for Police Conduct
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk