Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will invite the public to submit evidence to their Review of Police and Crime Commissioners; and, if so, what will be the deadline for submissions.

This review delivers on the Government’s manifesto commitment to strengthen and expand the role of PCCs. It will also ensure voters can hold PCCs accountable for performance – giving the public a stronger voice in matters of crime and justice.

The review will take place in two parts – the first part, to be conducted over the summer, will focus on raising standards and improving accountability.

Part one of the review will be internal and is being led by the Home Office’s Director of Policing as the Senior Responsible Officer, reporting to Ministers. It will not invite public evidence at this stage, but through its research the review team will seek a range of views on the model, including from the public and victims’ groups.