Police & Crime Commissioners are regularly asked to provide comment to various government proposals and legislation. The OPCC regularly ask local residents to comment on proposals. See the consultations and responses here.
In February 2019, the House of Commons resolved to establish a committee to join with a committee of the House of Lords to consider the draft bill. This committee sought written evidence on the measures and reforms proposed within...
The Justice Committee held an inquiry into the HMCTS reform programme to consider the progress made with the reform so far and the implications of planned changes, particularly in relation to access to justice. To read the Commissioner’s response,...
Sir John Gillen QC PC, a recently retired Court of Appeal Judge, is leading an independent review into how the law and procedures in Northern Ireland deal with serious sexual offences. He published a preliminary report containing draft recommendations...
This consultation aimed to explore two ways in which the Government might increase reporting of forced marriage, identify potential perpetrators and improve protection for victims. Consideration was given to the possibility of: Introducing a legal duty requiring professionals to...
The Joint Committee on Human Rights sought views on the Draft Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill Scrutiny. In this response, three key areas are highlighted where more is needed to ensure that the draft domestic abuse bill adequately protects...
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