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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Police leadership

28 March 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham

Policing & Resources

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At a glance

Key points

  • Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick has departed from her role at the Metropolitan Police Service
  • Sir Tom Winsor will conduct a formal review into the circumstances of her departure
  • Sir Steve House, the Deputy Commissioner, will act as interim Commissioner until a new leader is appointed

Issue summary

The statement addresses Dame Cressida Dick's departure as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service and the review into her circumstances.

Action requested

Sir Tom Winsor will conduct a formal review, and I will initiate the recruitment process for a new Commissioner to conclude in the summer. The Deputy Commissioner, Sir Steve House, will temporarily assume the role until a successor is appointed.

Key facts

  • Dame Cressida Dick will conclude her tenure as Commissioner in April.
  • Sir Tom Winsor will conduct a formal review into the circumstances of Dame Cressida's departure.
  • Recruitment for a new Commissioner will start soon and conclude in summer.
  • The Deputy Commissioner, Sir Steve House, will temporarily assume the role until a successor is appointed.
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