HASC: Inquiry into PCCs - Progress to Date

The Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC) launched an inquiry into Police & Crime Commissioners (PCCs) – Progress to Date.

The HASC inquiry examined the work and effectiveness of PCCs to date, including:

• The effectiveness of commissioners in reducing crime and delivering an effective police service within their police force area;
• The role of commissioners in holding their chief constables to account;
• The role of police and crime panels in holding their commissioners to account;
• The division of functions and staff between commissioners and chief constables following the Stage 2 transfers under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011;
• The role of commissioners in budget and precept setting;
• The effectiveness of commissioners in promoting local policing priorities;
• Progress on establishing collaboration agreements with other commissioners, policing organisations and partners; and
• Transparency of and reporting by commissioners to date.

PCC's Response

The PCC's response to the consultation can be viewed here.