"The controversial system of police and crime commissioners is to be abolished by the government, the Guardian has learned. Under the system, introduced under the Conservatives, all 43 police forces covering local areas across England and Wales had to answer to an elected official. The system, introduced in 2012, was supposed to boost the accountability and performance of police forces."
"But critics, especially police chiefs, said the elected officials too often tried to interfere and were ineffective. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, had been considering scrapping PCCs for some time, as had her predecessor, Yvette Cooper. Details are expected to be announced imminently about what the replacement for PCCs will be, and how much money ministers hope to save. More details soon"
The government will abolish the police and crime commissioner system that required 43 police forces across England and Wales to answer to elected officials. The system was introduced in 2012 under Conservative ministers to boost accountability and performance. Police chiefs and other critics argued elected commissioners often attempted inappropriate interference and proved ineffective. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood had been considering scrapping commissioners, following consideration by her predecessor Yvette Cooper. Ministers plan to announce imminently the replacement oversight arrangements and the projected financial savings from the change. Further details about the new model and cost implications will be provided soon.
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