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
House of Commons
20 November 2008
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.
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.
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