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Policing and Crime Boards

Commons · Question 96551 · Tabled 2 Dec 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 9 Dec 2025

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Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what will be the composition of Policing and Crime Boards following the abolition of Police and Crime Commissioners; whether they will contain independent members; how will they be politically balance

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 9 Dec 2025

Policing and Crime Boards will bring together elected council leaders to oversee the force in their area. They are likely to include upper tier local authority council leaders as well as independent co-opted members, who will bring unique skills and exper...