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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

Parliament last updated

20 November 2008

In Plain English

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This bill would replace police authorities with elected justice commissioners who would oversee policing and some related justice functions. It also sets out the duties and powers of those commissioners and how they would be elected and held to account. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Replaces police authorities with elected justice commissioners.
Defines the duties and powers of justice commissioners.
Creates a framework for local elections and accountability.
Addresses how commissioners would oversee policing and related justice work.
Sets out relationships with other parts of the justice system.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee and further readings.

Who is affected?

Local communities and residentsPolice authorities (to be replaced) and police staffProspective candidates and political parties standing for election as justice commissionersPolice officers and policing staffLocal authorities and councilsVictims and witnesses of crime

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

11 Nov 2008

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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