Annex: Terms of reference
In the light of the expected imminent introduction
of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill, the Home
Affairs Committee will begin a series of inquiries into policing.
Initially, the Committee will focus on what is likely to be the
key element of the Bill: the introduction of directly elected
Police and Crime Commissioners to replace Police Authorities.
In particular the Committee is interested in:
- the
relationship between Chief Constables and elected Police and Crime
Commissioners;
- how "operational
independence" will be defined;
- the extent
to which there will still be a need for national targets; and
- the role of
the Police and Crime Panels.
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