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HMICFRS’s Inspection Report: ‘An inspection of the National Crime Agency’s Criminal Intelligence Function’

14 July 2020

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the HMICFRS's inspection report on the National Crime Agency's criminal intelligence function.

Action Requested

HMICFRS is publishing the report today, which will be available online. The NCA’s Director General is required to respond to the recommendations made by HMICFRS in accordance with the Crime and Courts Act 2013.

Key Facts

  • This is the sixth HMICFRS inspection of the NCA.
  • The report focuses on capabilities, resourcing, alignment with the 2018 SOC Strategy and NSA, providing a single authoritative strategic assessment, and compliance with national intelligence standards and legislation.
  • Some deficiencies were identified in PND license provision and timely submission of regional threat assessments.
  • HMICFRS made four recommendations to improve procedures and strengthen the Agency’s criminal intelligence capability.
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