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Police Reform Bill

The King's Speech 2026 bill for significant policing reform, intended to improve police performance, public confidence and service delivery.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly naming Police Reform Bill as part of legislative programme

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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29 Apr 2026 | Policy paper Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Home Office Ministry of Justice linked direct

Crime and Policing Bill 2025: ECHR supplementary memoranda

Why linked: ECHR supplementary memoranda index document for Crime and Policing Bill

Information relating to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025.

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↓ Crime and Policing Bill: ECHR supplementary memorandum: 20 … ↓ Crime and Policing Bill: ECHR seventh supplementary memoran… ↓ Crime and Policing Bill: ECHR sixth supplementary memorandu… ↓ Crime and Policing Bill: ECHR fifth supplementary memorandu… ↓ Crime and Policing Bill: ECHR fourth supplementary memorand… (19pp) ↓ Crime and Policing Bill: ECHR third supplementary memorandu… ↓ Crime and Policing Bill: ECHR second supplementary memorand… ↓ Crime and Policing Bill: ECHR supplementary memorandum 22 A…
30 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Home Office linked evidence

From local to national: a new model for policing

Why linked: Filled the "Police funding and resource allocation frameworks" gap via web research

This white paper sets out comprehensive reforms to policing in England and Wales to enable policing to better deliver for the public.

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↓ From local to national: a new model for policing (106pp) ↓ O’r lleol i’r cenedlaethol: model newydd ar gyfer plismona … ↓ O’r lleol i’r cenedlaethol: model newydd ar gyfer plismona (105pp) ↓ Letter from the Home Secretary (accessible) ↓ Letter from the Home Secretary (2pp)
28 Jan 2026 | Policy paper Home Office Context · primary home: Police Funding England and Wa… linked evidence

Police grants in England and Wales: 2026 to 2027

Why linked: Filled the "Police funding and resource allocation frameworks" gap via web research

Final allocations of grants to police and crime commissioners in England and Wales for 2026 to 2027.

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↓ Police grant report (England and Wales) 2026 to 2027 (32pp)
20 Jan 2026 | Policy paper College of Policing linked direct

College of Policing Limited: annual report and accounts, 2023 to 2024

Why linked: College of Policing annual report 2023-24; key regulator publication documenting policing standards and performance work

An overview of work done by the College of Policing between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, and a summary of the college’s 2023 to 2024 accounts.

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↓ College of Policing Limited annual report and accounts for … (180pp)
4 Mar 2025 | Policy paper HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services linked direct

Policing inspection programme and framework 2025 to 2029

Why linked: Policing inspection programme and framework 2025-2029 - statutory framework under Police Act 1996 Schedule 4A, directly addresses performance standards and regulatory framework in scope

An inspection programme and framework under Schedule 4A to the Police Act 1996.

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21 Mar 2024 | Policy paper Home Office linked direct

Independent Office for Police Conduct: Public body review 2024

Why linked: Cabinet Office public body review of IOPC outcomes; directly relevant to police accountability and governance framework reform

The outcome of an independent review of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) under the Public Bodies Review Programme.

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↓ Independent review of the Independent Office for Police Con… (347pp) ↓ Response to the Public Body Review of the Independent Offic…