Communities and Culture Committee

Inquiry into the potential impact of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill on community safety in Wales

Terms of Reference

The Communities and Culture Committee will:Examine the potential impact of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill on community safety in Wales. This will include a consideration of:The potential impact of the bill on community engagement in Wales, and the ability of the Police and Crime Commissioners to effectively represent communities at the Police Force area level. How Community Safety Partnerships and wider criminal justice agencies in Wales will be affected under the new policing landscape.The financial implications of the bill and the consequences for community safety in Wales.

  • Consider the potential impact on the bill for the democratic accountability of policing and community safety in Wales.

  • Consider the role of the National Assembly for Wales for approving the appointment of Welsh Government representatives to the Police and Crime Panels in Wales.

Report published

Consultation

The Committee issued a written consultation in January 2011 This closed on 4 February 2011

Consultation Letter PDF,206KB)

Responses Received

Additional Written evidence

Evidence

The Committee will be taking evidence from a range of witnesses on this issue. Link to papers and transcripts from relevant meetings

Report

The Committee published its report on 24 February 2011

The Minister's response to the report (PDF,156KB)report was published 31 March 2011

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