Police and Crime Commissioners
Lords · Question HL13003 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Wasserman
To ask His Majesty's Government what evidence there is that the introduction of Police and Crime Commissioners weakened local police accountability; and whether they will publish any such evidence.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 5 Jan 2026
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) were established in 2012 with the promise of making the police more accountable and connected to the communities they serve. But data shows that awareness of PCCs has remained low, with only a quarter of electors turn...