Home Affairs CommitteeWritten evidence submitted by the Home Office [LSP 19b]

LETTER FROM RT HON DAMIAN GREEN MP, MINISTER OF STATE FOR POLICING AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TO THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE, 1 FEBRUARY 2013

The Home Secretary has today updated Parliament about the latest developments in the establishment of the College of Policing. A copy of her Written Ministerial Statement is attached.

Specifically, she has announced her intention to appoint Professor Shirley Pearce as the non-executive Chair of the College of Policing. Professor Pearce will take up her post soon. I am sure you will join me in welcoming her to this critically important role.

The Home Secretary has also confirmed that the College became operational on 1 December 2012 and that Alex Marshall starts in post as Chief Executive on 4 February 2013.

The appointment of Professor Pearce as Chair will provide a significant boost for the College as it establishes its authority as the professional body for policing.

Rt Hon Damian Green MP

Minister of State for policing and criminal justice

Annex

HOME OFFICE WRITTEN MINISTERIAL STATEMENT, FRIDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY 2013

Update on the College of Policing

The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Theresa May): In October I set out further information about the establishment of a professional body for policing, the College of Policing.

I can now update the House with progress on its establishment.

I am very pleased to announce my intention to appoint Professor Shirley Pearce as Non-executive Chair of the College. Professor Pearce recently concluded seven successful years as Vice Chancellor at Loughborough University and brings with her a wealth of experience in developing the health professions, in higher education, in research and development, and in working in partnership across sectors to further joint interests.

Earlier in her career Professor Pearce qualified and practised as a clinical psychologist before taking on a range of lecturing and senior executive roles, primarily at University College London and the University of East Anglia. Professor Pearce will bring extensive experience in the education and professionalisation arenas, and significant senior leadership experience to her role at the College.

The College became operational on 1st December 2012 and it will be established on a statutory basis as soon as Parliamentary time allows.

Alex Marshall takes up his full-time role as the Chief Executive of the College from Monday 4th February.