The government plans to abolish Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales by 2028, deeming them a "failed experiment" that is costly and largely unknown to the public. These elected officials, established in 2012, are responsible for setting police budgets and appointing chief constables. The government aims to save at least £100 million by scrapping the roles, with these funds to be reallocated to neighborhood policing. Mayors and local council leaders will assume the duties currently handled by PCCs concerning policing arrangements.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that the PCC system was a failed experiment and that reforms will make police accountable to local mayoralties or councils, with savings bolstering neighborhood police forces. Policing minister Chris Jones defended the plan, calling the £100 million saving substantial and promising a broader reform agenda. However, Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp criticized the move as superficial and accused the government of lacking ideas, arguing that police numbers are falling.
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners expressed deep disappointment, warning that abolishing PCCs without consultation could create an accountability vacuum, especially as policing faces a crisis o... download the app to read more
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