4th Report - College of Policing: three years on
- HC No.
- HC 23
- Published
- 9 Jul 2016
- Items
- 0
- Government response
- Government response published 16 September 2016. Read the government's response ↗
Select committee: Home Affairs Committee
College of Policing inquiry
Closed
Opened 15 Jan 2016
Closed 1 Dec 2016
Home Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The Home Affairs Committee says there is an "alarming lack of consistency across forces" in England and Wales, which are still failing to embed the College of Policing's Code of Ethics. If policing is to move on from controversies and scandals such as Hillsborough and undercover policing then reassuring the public of the integrity of those involved must be the first priority. Government Response Government and College of Policing responses to the College of Policing report Government and College of Policing responses to the College of Policing report (PDF 355 KB)
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 15 January 2016.
The committee has published 1 report, most recently 4th Report - College of Policing: three years on on 9 July 2016.
The government's response
Published 16 September 2016.
Summary written by Accountability Index from the government's response. It is not the government's own words.The Government welcomes the Committee's report and its support for the College of Policing, while stating that the College operates independently and responds directly on most recommendations.
- On the Code of Ethics, the Government says amalgamating the Code and the Conduct Regulations "would undermine the separate purposes" each serves, and that embedding the Code "will not be achieved by further regulation but by leadership from the sector itself".
- On powers, the Government welcomes support for a licence to practise and is working with the College to develop it. Officials are "looking at the legislative requirements" for a register, and Home Office officials are examining whether the College's powers are sufficient for police staff and volunteers.
- On recruitment, the Government believes it "should continue to be driven by forces" within a national framework set by the College, and that it is for forces to decide whether to work together.
- On international training, the Government says all proposals are assessed using the OSJA Human Rights Guidance. It notes there is "no blanket requirement" for written confirmations from foreign governments, and says it "will consider" a cross-government international policing strategy.
Reports
All reportsEvidence
- 2 oral evidence sessionsLatest 24 May 2016
Recent activity
- 4th Special Report - College of Policing: three years on: Government and College of Policing responses to the Committee's Fourth Report of Session 2016–1716 September 2016, Report published
- 4th Report - College of Policing: three years on9 July 2016, Report published
- Oral evidence session24 May 2016, Oral evidence
Reports
Oral evidence sessions
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