House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Police Reform
13 November 2025 · Home Office
Proposed by Sarah Jones Lab Croydon West
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Minister announces plans to abolish police and crime commissioners by 2028.
- Functions of police and crime commissioners will be transferred to Mayors of Strategic Authorities or elected council leaders through new Police and Crime Boards.
- Proposals will be detailed in a forthcoming White Paper and tailored for Wales in collaboration with the Welsh Government.
Issue summary
The minister announces plans to abolish police and crime commissioners by 2028 and transfer their functions to Mayors of Strategic Authorities or elected council leaders through new Police and Crime Boards.
Action requested
The government proposes to reform the current model of police governance, transferring responsibilities either to Mayors or elected council leaders via new boards, with arrangements tailored for Wales in collaboration with the Welsh Government. Further reforms will be detailed in a forthcoming White Paper.
Key facts
- Proposals aim to abolish police and crime commissioners by end of their term in 2028.
- Police governance functions will transfer to Mayors or elected council leaders through new Police and Crime Boards.
- Reform will reflect unique circumstances of Wales.