West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner functions transfer
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Detail of outcome
This document is the government response to the consultation paper ‘West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner functions transfer’.
It covers:
- background to the consultation
- summary of the consultation responses
- response to specific questions raised
- next steps following the consultation
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Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation focuses on the transfer of police and crime commissioner functions to the Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority. It is aimed at people who live or work in the West Midlands.
If a transfer took place, the Mayor’s police and crime commissioner functions would include:
- issuing a police and crime plan for the West Midlands
- setting the police budget
- appointing (and if necessary, suspending or dismissing) the chief constable
- addressing complaints about policing services
- providing and commissioning services for victims and vulnerable people
- working in partnership to ensure that the local criminal justice system is efficient and effective
Documents
Last updated 14 February 2024 + show all updates
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