Written questions

Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner

2026-06-10 · Home Office · 9236 · Official question

Adrian Ramsay

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to a) remove the requirement for the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner post to be filled, b) provide for the necessary functions of that role to be carried out by the County

Answer

Section 51 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 requires an election to be held to fill a vacancy in the office of Police and Crime Commissioner within 35 days of a vacancy being declared. While the government is taking steps to abolish...