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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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11 May 2026 | Other Home Office Ministry of Justice linked direct

Crime and Policing Act 2026: policing integrity factsheet

Why linked: Home Office factsheet on the Crime and Policing Act 2026 policing integrity provisions, directly relevant to the vetting and conduct strand of the Police Reform Bill.

Home Office factsheet on the Crime and Policing Act 2026 policing integrity provisions, directly relevant to the vetting and conduct strand of the Police Reform Bill.

In response to: Crime and Policing Act 2026: factsheets

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11 May 2026 | Other Home Office Ministry of Justice linked direct

Crime and Policing Act 2026

Why linked: The Crime and Policing Act 2026 itself — the parallel statute that received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026 and carries interim measures relevant to the Police Reform Bill thread.

Information relating to the Crime and Policing Bill 2025, which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026.

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29 Apr 2026 | Other Home Office Ministry of Justice linked direct

Letter from Lord Hanson and Baroness Levitt to Lord Davies detailing government amendments for Lords Committee stage: 3 November 2025

Why linked: Government amendments for Lords Committee stage - substantive legislative changes

Government amendments for Lords Committee stage - substantive legislative changes

In response to: Crime and Policing Bill: government amendments for committee and report stage

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29 Apr 2026 | Committee sitting Home Office Ministry of Justice linked direct

Letter from Ministers Johnson and Davies-Jones to Public Bill Committee detailing government amendments for Committee stage: 25 April 2025 (accessible)

Why linked: Government amendments for Committee stage - substantive legislative changes

Government amendments for Committee stage - substantive legislative changes

In response to: Crime and Policing Bill: government amendments for committee and report stage

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29 Apr 2026 | Impact assessment Home Office Ministry of Justice linked direct

Crime and Policing Bill 2025: equality impact assessments

Why linked: Equality impact assessments for Crime and Policing Bill - substantive policy analysis

Equality impact assessments relating to the Crime and Policing Bill 2025.

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29 Apr 2026 | Impact assessment Home Office Ministry of Justice linked direct

Crime and Policing Bill 2025: economic notes

Why linked: Economic notes for Crime and Policing Bill - impact analysis on police reform

Economic notes relating to the Crime and Policing Bill 2025.

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↓ Economic note 1008: violence against women and girls and pr… (89pp) ↓ Economic note 1009: counter-terrorism and national security (27pp) ↓ Economic note 1010: policing, serious and economic crime (83pp)
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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28 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) Cabinet Office linked direct

Making public services work for you with your digital identity

Why linked: Crime and Policing Bill policing integrity factsheet - directly relevant to police conduct, discipline and accountability mechanisms in scope

DUAA commencement regulations (No. 6) for data protection provisions, Part 5 focused but contextually relevant

In response to: Making public services work for you with your digital identity

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27 Apr 2026 | Consultation (open) College of Policing linked direct

Stop and search authorised professional practice (APP)

Why linked: College of Policing consultation on stop and search authorised professional practice; police conduct and procedures guidance

The College of Policing is seeking views on updated guidance that will help police officers across the country conduct stop and searches.

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13 Apr 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 121206 on Police: Vehicles, what guidance has been provided to Chief Constables by the NPCC…

Why linked: Written question on guidance to Chief Constables; police operational standards and leadership

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 121206 on Police: Vehicles, what guidance has been provided to Chief Constables by the NPCC on understanding and effectively managing …

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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)
27 Mar 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Questions 118252, 118255 and 118258, for what reason the College of Policing and Independent Office for Police Conduct have not met their statutory obligatio

Why linked: Written question on College of Policing policy; parliamentary scrutiny of policing regulator

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Questions 118252, 118255 and 118258, for what reason the College of Policing and Independent Office for Police Conduct have not met …

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23 Mar 2026 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Policing in the UK: Current structures and proposals for reform

Why linked: Commons Library briefing CBP-8582 'Policing in the UK: Current structures and proposals for reform' (March 2026), the standard parliamentary scrutiny baseline for the Police Reform Bill.

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-8582) The government’s white paper on police reform was published in January 2026 and may lead to the biggest changes to policing structures since the 1970s.

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department plans to publish the report on the College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council review and recommendations on Non-Crime Hate Incidents.

Why linked: Written question on College of Policing and NPCC review publication timeline; parliamentary oversight of policing reform

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department plans to publish the report on the College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council review and recommendations on Non-Crime Hate Incidents.

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19 Mar 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will ask the a) College of Policing and b) Independent Office for Police Conduct to respond to the coroner's Prevention of Future Death report following the death of Ashley Crews.

Why linked: Written question to Home Office requesting College of Policing and IOPC response to coroner Prevention of Future Death report; accountability framework

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will ask the a) College of Policing and b) Independent Office for Police Conduct to respond to the coroner's Prevention of Future Death report following the death of …

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19 Mar 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will ask the College of Policing to respond to the coroner's Prevention of Future Death report following the death of Oladeji Omishore.

Why linked: Written question on College of Policing response to coroner Prevention of Future Death report; police conduct standards

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will ask the College of Policing to respond to the coroner's Prevention of Future Death report following the death of Oladeji Omishore.

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11 Mar 2026 | Debate linked direct

Crime and Policing Bill

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on Crime and Policing Bill (2026) covering substantive police reform measures including suspension of chief constables under Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011

Report (5th Day) (Continued) 20:12:00 Amendment 393 Moved by 393: After Clause 167, insert the following new Clause— “Suspension of chief constables(1) The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 is amended as follows.(2) In section 38 (appointment, suspension and …

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3 Mar 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the College of Policing on access for special constables to national promotion exams and PEQF pathways; and whether she plans to standardise eligibility criteria acro

Why linked: Written question on College of Policing and special constables promotion; police workforce development

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the College of Policing on access for special constables to national promotion exams and PEQF pathways; and whether she plans to standardise eligibility criteria …

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2 Mar 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what role her Department has in providing oversight and assurance where public confidence in policing has been undermined by media reporting and documentary evidence; and whether there are existing in

Why linked: Written question on Home Office oversight and assurance where public confidence in policing undermined; accountability mechanism

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what role her Department has in providing oversight and assurance where public confidence in policing has been undermined by media reporting and documentary evidence; and whether there are existing in

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2 Mar 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what operational guidance (including authorised professional practice, College of Policing guidance, National Police Chiefs’ Council guidance, or Home Office circulars) governs police involvement in s

Why linked: Written question on operational guidance role of Home Office, College of Policing and NPCC; policy framework oversight

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what operational guidance (including authorised professional practice, College of Policing guidance, National Police Chiefs’ Council guidance, or Home Office circulars) governs police involvement in s

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20 Feb 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

Police: Standards

Why linked: Written question on Home Office oversight where police public confidence undermined; accountability and governance

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what role her Department has in providing oversight and assurance where public confidence in policing has been undermined by media reporting and documentary evidence; and whether there are existing in …

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10 Feb 2026 | Ministerial letter Home Office linked direct

Crime and Policing Act 2026 — Will write letters: Letter from Lord Katz to Lord Clement-Jones and others regarding police officer training in the operation of Article 22 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), officers’ knowledge of the rules on automated decision-making (ADM)

Why linked: Lords 'will write' letter from Lord Katz on police officer training during Lords scrutiny of the Crime and Policing Bill — corroborates Lord Katz's role as the Lords Home Office spokesperson.

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9 Feb 2026 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2026/27

Why linked: Commons debate pack on Police Grant Report 2026/27; parliamentary approval of police funding allocation framework

Type: Commons Debate Pack (CDP-2026-0035) Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2026/27 on Wednesday 11 February 2026. This is how Parliament approves the central police funding allocation for each force every financial year.

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28 Jan 2026 | Other linked direct

On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Home Office and College of Policing on how they are supporting policing to improve efficiency and productivity, and help meet the government’s policing commitments.1

Why linked: Parliamentary committee scrutiny report on police performance and efficiency; evidence from Home Office and College of Policing on supporting policing reform

On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Home Office and College of Policing on how they are supporting policing to improve efficiency and productivity, and help meet the government’s policing …

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28 Jan 2026 | Other linked direct

In 2015, our predecessor Committee concluded that the Home Office’s “hands off” approach to monitoring police forces had limited its ability to ensure value for money.13 The Home Office told us it is now adopting a stronger central role and has established a Police Standards and Performance Improvements Directorate. As part of this, it will introduce a new police performance framework and performance dashboard to improve its understanding of what is happening in forces and hold them to accoun...

Why linked: Parliamentary committee analysis of Home Office monitoring and oversight of police forces; directly relevant to police performance and accountability framework

In 2015, our predecessor Committee concluded that the Home Office’s “hands off” approach to monitoring police forces had limited its ability to ensure value for money.13 The Home Office told us it is now adopting a stronger central role and …

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28 Jan 2026 | Written evidence linked direct

We asked the Home Office about its plans for publishing data on the performance of police forces. Written evidence from The Productivity Institute highlighted that ‘public trust’ is an important productivity outcome.20 The College of Policing agreed that the antidote to public mistrust is transparency and openness.21 The Home Office accepted that transparency can drive behaviour change and said its police performance framework will be published, although it did not yet know which particular d...

Why linked: Parliamentary written evidence on Home Office plans for publishing police force performance data; public confidence and performance measurement

We asked the Home Office about its plans for publishing data on the performance of police forces. Written evidence from The Productivity Institute highlighted that ‘public trust’ is an important productivity outcome.20 The College of Policing agreed that the antidote …

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28 Jan 2026 | Other linked direct

The Home Office acknowledged that further work is required with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Department for Education and Department for Work and Pensions to understand the whole system join-up and ensure the impact of policy changes on policing is properly considered.29 It told us it works with the DHSC to implement the Right Care Right Person Initiative, which aims to reduce the demands on policing from responding to incidents connected to mental ill-health by redire...

Why linked: Parliamentary committee findings on Home Office coordination with other departments on policing and public safety outcomes

The Home Office acknowledged that further work is required with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Department for Education and Department for Work and Pensions to understand the whole system join-up and ensure the impact of policy …

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28 Jan 2026 | Written evidence linked direct

A number of stakeholders identified that the officer maintenance grant has led to police forces increasingly using officers in staff roles (that do not require a warranted police officer) – an expensive and inefficient practice.34 In written evidence, Leapwise estimated that this practice is costing policing at least £55 million a year.35 We were concerned that this approach to funding police officers may be incentivising practices that deliver poor value for money. The Home Office acknowledg...

Why linked: Parliamentary evidence on police workforce and resource allocation issues affecting police operational effectiveness

A number of stakeholders identified that the officer maintenance grant has led to police forces increasingly using officers in staff roles (that do not require a warranted police officer) – an expensive and inefficient practice.34 In written evidence, Leapwise estimated …

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28 Jan 2026 | Other linked direct

We asked whether the Home Office had the data needed to monitor progress towards its planned savings of £354 million by 2028–29.58 The Home Office said it is important to get the right data to hold police 51 Qq 75-77, 95, 96, 103-106, 111 52 Q 51 53 Qq 71, 73 54 Qq 73-74 55 Qq 98-99, 109-110 56 Q 110; C&AG’s Report, para 2.4 57 Qq 99-102, 109-110 58 Q 41 14 forces to account, as this drives innovation and delivers savings.59 It has established a programme board to monitor progress on the Poli...

Why linked: Parliamentary committee evidence on Home Office data and monitoring of police efficiency savings targets

We asked whether the Home Office had the data needed to monitor progress towards its planned savings of £354 million by 2028–29.58 The Home Office said it is important to get the right data to hold police 51 Qq 75-77, …

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28 Jan 2026 | Written evidence linked direct

There are many examples of police forces exploiting innovative technologies, including audio-visual multimedia redaction, live facial recognition and enhanced video response.62 These technologies can help to improve police productivity and performance. For example, the College of Policing estimated that scaling the use of enhanced video response could save up to £25 million and the Metropolitan Police reported that it had made over 1,300 arrests due to live facial recognition since January 20...

Why linked: Parliamentary evidence on police technology and digital transformation programmes in operational policing

There are many examples of police forces exploiting innovative technologies, including audio-visual multimedia redaction, live facial recognition and enhanced video response.62 These technologies can help to improve police productivity and performance. For example, the College of Policing estimated that scaling …

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28 Jan 2026 | Other linked direct

Despite these opportunities, scaling innovation and new technologies across the 43 police forces in England and Wales has been slow. The Home Office and College of Policing acknowledged the lack of speed and told us that scale-up was the biggest barrier.65 We asked about the mechanisms needed to scale innovation.66 In supplementary evidence received after our evidence session, the College of Policing highlighted that its Centre for Police Productivity is dedicated to identifying innovation an...

Why linked: Parliamentary committee findings on scaling innovation and technology across police forces; Home Office and College of Policing acknowledgment of implementation challenges

Despite these opportunities, scaling innovation and new technologies across the 43 police forces in England and Wales has been slow. The Home Office and College of Policing acknowledged the lack of speed and told us that scale-up was the biggest …

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28 Jan 2026 | Other linked direct

We asked what progress the Home Office has made implementing the recommendations of the 2023 Policing Productivity Review, which identified the potential to save 38 million hours of police time over five years. The Home Office said it had taken a number of initiatives forward, such as the establishment of the Centre for Police Productivity, and others would be taken forward as part of the Police Efficiency and Collaboration Programme or police reforms.76 The College of Policing has also devel...

Why linked: Parliamentary scrutiny of Home Office implementation of 2023 Policing Productivity Review recommendations; directly relevant to police performance reform

We asked what progress the Home Office has made implementing the recommendations of the 2023 Policing Productivity Review, which identified the potential to save 38 million hours of police time over five years. The Home Office said it had taken …

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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)
26 Jan 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

White paper sets out reforms to policing

Why linked: White paper on policing reforms by Home Secretary - foundational policy document announcing 'largest reforms to policing' directly aligned with thread scope

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the largest reforms to policing since the police service was founded 2 centuries ago.

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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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2025

25 events
1 Dec 2025 | Other linked direct

Independent Office for Police Conduct findings on Norman Bettison

Why linked: Parliamentary motion on IOPC findings on police leadership; police accountability mechanism

That this House notes the findings of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigations relating to Sir Norman Bettison and the circumstances surrounding his application for the post of Chief Constable of Merseyside in 1998; further notes the IOPC …

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11 Aug 2025 | Consultation (closed) College of Policing linked direct

Updating the operations and response guidance for police

Why linked: College of Policing consultation on operations and response guidance; police operational effectiveness standards

The College of Policing is consulting on updated guidance that will help police forces respond to emergencies and major incidents.

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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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26 Feb 2025 | Consultation outcome National Police Chiefs Council linked direct

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) accepts this recommendation. The NPCC has been working to discharge a similar recommendation made in 2018 by the Kerslake independent review of the Mancheste

Why linked: Consultation outcome documenting NPCC and police accountability framework recommendations acceptance

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) accepts this recommendation. The NPCC has been working to discharge a similar recommendation made in 2018 by the Kerslake independent review of the Manchester Arena bombing. It has updated the standard operating procedures for …

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4 Feb 2025 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2025/26

Why linked: Motion to approve Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2025/26 - parliamentary scrutiny of police funding and resource allocation framework in scope

Type: Commons Debate Pack (CDP-2025-0031) Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2025/26 on Wednesday 5 February 2025. This is how Parliament approves the central police funding allocation for each force every financial year.

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3 Feb 2025 | Other Independent Office for Police Conduct linked direct

IOPC annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024 (accessible)

Why linked: IOPC annual report and accounts 2023-24 (accessible format) - regulator's substantive accountability and performance report

IOPC annual report and accounts 2023-24 (accessible format) - regulator's substantive accountability and performance report

In response to: Independent Office for Police Conduct annual report and accounts: 2023 to 2024

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3 Feb 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Independent Office for Police Conduct Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24

Why linked: IOPC Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 (Commons statement) - key accountability mechanism and regulator publication directly in scope

UIN: HCWS411 I am today, along with my hon Friend the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (James Murray), publishing the annual report and accounts for the Independent Office for Police Conduct (HC 707). The report has been laid before the …

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3 Feb 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Independent Office for Police Conduct Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24

Why linked: IOPC Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 (Lords statement) - key accountability mechanism and regulator publication directly in scope

UIN: HLWS406 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am today, along with my hon Friend the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury …

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16 Jan 2025 | Consultation outcome National Police Chiefs Council linked direct

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) accepts this recommendation. The NPCC has been working to discharge a similar recommendation made in 2018 by the Kerslake independent review of the Mancheste

Why linked: Consultation outcome showing NPCC engagement with police reform and accountability recommendations

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) accepts this recommendation. The NPCC has been working to discharge a similar recommendation made in 2018 by the Kerslake independent review of the Manchester Arena bombing. It has updated the standard operating procedures for …

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2024

22 events
19 Nov 2024 | Other Home Office linked direct

Home Secretary's vision for police reform

Why linked: Home Secretary's vision for police reform - ministerial statement setting out reform agenda directly relevant to the bill's scope and intent

The Home Secretary set out her vision for police reform at the National Police Chiefs' Council and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners' annual conference.

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17 Nov 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Home Secretary to announce major policing reforms

Why linked: Home Office announcement of policing reform unit - foundational government announcement for the Police Reform Bill policy initiative

A new Home Office unit to monitor performance of police forces will be announced by the Home Secretary this week

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18 Sep 2024 | Other College of Policing HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services Independent Office for Police Conduct linked direct

First NPCC response to recommendations: Centre for Women’s Justice super-complaint

Why linked: NPCC response to Centre for Women's Justice super-complaint - addresses police conduct, discipline and accountability mechanisms in scope

NPCC response to Centre for Women's Justice super-complaint - addresses police conduct, discipline and accountability mechanisms in scope

In response to: Responses to 'Police perpetrated domestic abuse: Report on the CWJ super complaint'

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18 Sep 2024 | Other College of Policing HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services Independent Office for Police Conduct linked direct

Second NPCC response to recommendations – cover letter

Why linked: NPCC response to recommendations cover letter - police conduct and accountability response

NPCC response to recommendations cover letter - police conduct and accountability response

In response to: Responses to 'Police perpetrated domestic abuse: Report on the CWJ super complaint'

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18 Sep 2024 | Other College of Policing HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services Independent Office for Police Conduct linked direct

Second NPCC response to recommendations – overview report

Why linked: NPCC response to recommendations overview report - police conduct and discipline framework

NPCC response to recommendations overview report - police conduct and discipline framework

In response to: Responses to 'Police perpetrated domestic abuse: Report on the CWJ super complaint'

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18 Sep 2024 | Other College of Policing HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services Independent Office for Police Conduct linked direct

College and IOPC further update on super-complaint into Police Perpetrated Domestic Abuse

Why linked: College and IOPC update on police perpetrated domestic abuse super-complaint - police conduct and accountability mechanisms

College and IOPC update on police perpetrated domestic abuse super-complaint - police conduct and accountability mechanisms

In response to: Responses to 'Police perpetrated domestic abuse: Report on the CWJ super complaint'

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25 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome College of Policing linked direct

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and i

Why linked: Consultation outcome showing NPCC and College of Policing commitment to addressing police reform recommendations from Lady Angiolini's report

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and increasing the robustness of police vetting. The government will follow up …

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25 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome College of Policing linked direct

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and i

Why linked: Consultation outcome on NPCC and College of Policing implementation of police reform recommendations

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and increasing the robustness of police vetting. The government will follow up …

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25 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome College of Policing linked direct

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and i

Why linked: Consultation outcome on police reform recommendations implementation by key regulators

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and increasing the robustness of police vetting. The government will follow up …

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25 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome College of Policing linked direct

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and i

Why linked: Consultation outcome on police governance and accountability reform recommendations

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and increasing the robustness of police vetting. The government will follow up …

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25 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome College of Policing linked direct

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and i

Why linked: Consultation outcome on police reform recommendations from scrutiny bodies

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and increasing the robustness of police vetting. The government will follow up …

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25 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome College of Policing linked direct

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and i

Why linked: Consultation outcome on NPCC and College of Policing response to police reform recommendations

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and increasing the robustness of police vetting. The government will follow up …

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25 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome College of Policing linked direct

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and i

Why linked: Consultation outcome documenting police reform implementation responses

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing has at the same time committed to addressing the remaining recommendations in Lady Angiolini's report concerning police culture and increasing the robustness of police vetting. The government will follow up …

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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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21 Mar 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Reforms to boost confidence in police accountability system

Why linked: Reforms to boost confidence in police accountability system - announcement of IOPC governance reforms and police accountability mechanisms directly in scope

Changes announced to make police accountability system more robust, along with a reform of IOPC governance structure and appointment of a new Director General.

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6 Feb 2024 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2024/25

Why linked: Motion to approve Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2024/25 - parliamentary scrutiny of police funding and resource allocation

Type: Commons Debate Pack (CDP-2024-0029) Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2024/25 on Wednesday 7 February 2024. This is how Parliament approves the central police funding allocation for each force every financial year.

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30 Jan 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Independent Office for Police Conduct Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23

Why linked: IOPC Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23 (Commons) - regulator accountability publication

UIN: HCWS223 I am today along with my hon Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Nigel Huddleston), publishing the annual report and accounts of the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The report has been laid before the House and …

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30 Jan 2024 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Independent Office for Police Conduct Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23

Why linked: IOPC Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23 (Lords) - regulator accountability publication

UIN: HLWS216 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (James Cleverly) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am today along with my hon Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Nigel Huddleston), publishing …

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10 Nov 2023 | Other linked direct

We recommend the Home Office work with the Ministry of Justice in considering amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill to clarify rights for police officers who are themselves the victims of police-perpetrated crime. The Home Office should work with the Independent Office for Police Conduct to ascertain how police complainants could be afforded similar rights to other complainants and whether this would require amending the Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020. Any necessar...

Why linked: Parliamentary committee report recommending Home Office action on police welfare and accountability framework amendments

We recommend the Home Office work with the Ministry of Justice in considering amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill to clarify rights for police officers who are themselves the victims of police-perpetrated crime. The Home Office should work with …

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10 Nov 2023 | Other linked direct

We remain deeply concerned over the inadequate monitoring and implementation of recommendations from scrutiny bodies including the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Revoicing a recommendation from our report on Police conduct and complaints, we urge the Government to review how the IOPC, HMICFRS, and Coroners’ learning recommendations can be reported upon in a joined-up and meaningful way, with data published centrally to simplify and streamline access.

Why linked: Parliamentary committee findings on inadequate monitoring and implementation of IOPC recommendations; police accountability framework deficiency

We remain deeply concerned over the inadequate monitoring and implementation of recommendations from scrutiny bodies including the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Revoicing a recommendation from our report on Police conduct and complaints, we urge the Government to review how …

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13 Jun 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Policing Protocol Order 2023

Why linked: The Policing Protocol Order 2023 - statutory governance framework for policing

Section 79 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13) requires the Secretary of State to issue a Policing Protocol. This Order replaces the Policing Protocol, issued under the Policing Protocol Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2744), which it …

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20 Feb 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

2023 Strategic Policing Requirement

Why linked: 2023 Strategic Policing Requirement - ministerial statement on national policing priorities under Police Act 1996 s.37A

UIN: HCWS565 The Strategic Policing Requirement (SPR), as set out in Section 37A of the Police Act 1996, sets out my view as Home Secretary, as to what the national threats are and the national policing capabilities required to counter …

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20 Feb 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

2023 Strategic Policing Requirement

Why linked: 2023 Strategic Policing Requirement (Lords statement) - strategic framework for policing priorities

UIN: HLWS555 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Suella Braverman) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Strategic Policing Requirement (SPR), as set out in Section 37A of the Police Act 1996, sets …

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