Policy Threads

Policing Inspection Programme

HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and the Home Office are implementing a major policing reform programme under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, including a new national inspection model, abolition of police and crime commissioners, and establishment of a National Centre of Policing. The reform shifts from a light-touch to a more rigorous performance framework and is expected to take effect from 2026–27.

24 Oct 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Publication of the Terms of Reference for the review of investigatory arrangements which follow police use of force and police driving related incidents

UIN: HCWS1092 Police officers across England and Wales do an incredibly difficult job, in some instances having to make life or death decisions in a split second to keep us safe. It is vital the public and officers have clarity …

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24 Oct 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

Publication of the Terms of Reference for the review of investigatory arrangements which follow police use of force and police driving related incidents

UIN: HLWS1077 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Suella Braverman) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Police officers across England and Wales do an incredibly difficult job, in some instances having to make …

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20 Feb 2023 | Announcement Home Office linked

2023 Strategic Policing Requirement

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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11 Jul 2022 | Announcement Home Office linked

Policing update

UIN: HCWS196 I am pleased to announce that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of Sir Mark Rowley QPM as the new Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, following my recommendation after a highly competitive recruitment process. I …

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