Police: English Language
Commons · Question 82828 · Tabled 16 Oct 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make English language proficiency a mandatory condition for (a) police recruits, (b) community support officers and (c) detention custody staff.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Jones, 27 Oct 2025
This Government is committed to ensuring consistent, high standards for entry into the police, including for police staff. As set out in Regulations, police officers must demonstrate competence in written and spoken English.We are working closely with the...