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Written question asked by Baroness Harris of Richmond (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 September 2019. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police Advisory Board

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government who are the members of the Police Advisory Board of England and Wales; what is the remit of that Board; and how that board is constituted.

Answer

The Police Advisory Board for England and Wales (PABEW) was established as a non-departmental public body under section 46 of the Police Act 1964.

Its remit is to consider draft regulations under the Police Act 1996, with respect to matters such as recruitment, diversity, and police workforce reform.

The Board is chaired by Elizabeth France and includes representatives of interested organisations, including the Police Superintendents’ Association. A full list of the Board’s membership is available at gov.uk/government/organisations/police-advisory-board-for-england-and-wales/about/membership


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17631
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Police Advisory Board
Link
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