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Police (Justice Commissioners) Bill

To provide for the replacement of police authorities with elected justice commissioners; to make provision regarding the duties and powers of justice commissioners; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

20 November 2008

In Plain English

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This bill would replace police authorities with elected justice commissioners and set out their duties and powers. It aims to change how policing and related justice services are governed, introducing democratic oversight and a new governance framework. It also includes connected provisions to support the transition and operation of the new system.

Key Points

Replaces police authorities with elected justice commissioners.
Defines the duties and powers of justice commissioners to oversee policing and related services.
Provides for the election of justice commissioners and the governance framework surrounding them.
Includes connected provisions to support the transition and ongoing operation of the new system.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee for detailed examination after this stage.

Who is affected?

Police officers and police staffLocal communities and residentsPolice forces and their governance structuresProspective and current justice commissioners (candidates and elected officials)Local authorities and organisations involved in policing and justice services

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