National Consultations
The PCC has an opportunity to respond to national consultations regarding policing and crime matters. Details of these consultations and the Commissioner’s responses can be found below.
The Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC) announced an inquiry into policing and mental health.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) launched a consultation regarding a new draft strategy to improve oversight of the police complaints system.
The draft strategy outlined the steps that the IPCC propose to take, in cooperation with others – including PCCs, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and the College of Policing - to help improve complaints handling and ensure lessons are learnt.
The IPCC sought responses on the draft strategy.
The Association of Police & Crime Commissioners (APCC) were asked to develop a draft protocol for the the powers of Section 38 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011. This is essentially the powers of PCCs to require Chief Constables to resign or retire.
PCCs were consulted on the draft protocol and asked to provide comments.
The Association of Police & Crime Commissioners (APCC) were asked to develop proposals to increase the influence of PCCs and Other Policing Governance Bodies at a national level.
PCCs were consulted on these proposals and asked to provide comments.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) produced a draft Annual Plan which set out the NCA’s priorities, and how it planned to exercise its functions and build capabilities, for 2014/2015, in leading the fight to cut serious and organised crime.
The NCA requested feedback from strategic partners regarding the content of the draft Annual Plan document.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) requested the thoughts of Police & Crime Commissioners regarding the draft inspection programme for 2014/2015.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) published a draft document setting out their commitment and proposals to working in partnership with Police & Crime Commissioners (PCCs).
Feedback was requested by the NCA regarding the draft commitment document.
The Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) announced an inquiry into crime statistics.
The PASC invited responses from Police & Crime Commissioners in response to specific questions.
The Home Office has inivted views on the regulation of services and the extent of the powers of the Forensic Science Regulator (RSC) through a consultation.
The Home Office consultation set out proposals to ensure that Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have the necessary powers to protect the public and serve their community.