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Recommendation 32
32
Deferred
Monitor and review bi-annually how local bodies implement IOPC recommendations and report outcomes.
Conclusion
We repeat the recommendation from our previous report on police conduct and complaints that Government monitor and review bi-annually how effectively local policing bodies are holding their chief constables accountable for implementing IOPC recommendations and report the outcomes to us. (Paragraph 73) Building trust and confidence in policing
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response entirely deflects the recommendation by detailing the recently published Online Fraud Charter and plans for an Insurance Charter, instead of addressing how it will monitor local policing bodies' accountability for implementing IOPC recommendations.
Summary of the government's response below — read the verbatim text to verify.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government · verbatim extract
Deferred
44. The IOPC already publish their recommendations and forces (or local policing bodies or others to whom recommendations are made) are required by law to publish their responses and actions taken in response. Local policing bodies, such as PCCs or those exercising PCC functions are already required to hold their local forces to account and operate independently of the government.
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