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Recommendation 37
37
Accepted
Paragraph: 82
Formally consider introducing a professional duty of candour to increase police transparency.
Recommendation
We recommend that the NPCC, College of Policing, Home Office and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners formally consider whether a professional “duty of candour” might drive greater transparency in policing. We consider that, while this would not be enough on its own to drive the culture change needed, it would help set the direction of travel towards a presumption of openness.
Government Response Summary
The government states that Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) already have statutory responsibilities for setting policing objectives and holding Chief Constables to account, implying existing mechanisms cover accountability.
Paragraph Reference:
82
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
95. PCCs have existing statutory responsibilities for setting the policing and crime objectives for their area, and for holding the Chief Constable to account for running the force.