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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Launching a review of the Police and Crime Commissioner model

22 July 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Kit Malthouse Con North West Hampshire

Policing & Resources

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At a glance

Key points

  • The review into the role and model of Police and Crime Commissioners aims to strengthen their accountability, resilience, and effectiveness.
  • Part one of the review will start in late July 2020 and report by October 2020, focusing on immediate improvements ahead of the 2021 PCC elections.
  • Part two of the review will begin after the 2021 PCC elections, targeting longer-term reforms before the 2024 elections.

Issue summary

The statement addresses a review into the role and model of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to strengthen their accountability, resilience, and effectiveness.

Action requested

I am announcing a two-part internal review into PCC roles. Part one will commence in late July 2020 and report by October 2020, focusing on immediate improvements ahead of the 2021 PCC elections. Part two will start after these elections, aiming for longer-term reforms before the 2024 elections.

Key facts

  • Police and Crime Commissioners were introduced in 2012 to enhance local accountability over policing.
  • The review's part one will commence in late July 2020 and report by October 2020.
  • Part two of the review will start after the 2021 PCC elections.
  • An Advisory Group with expertise in policing and fire sectors will support part one.
  • The review will not consider a wholly new governance model for policing or examine the 43 police force model.
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