Leics PCC ‘surprised’ by decision to scrap role

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Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicestershire and Rutland Rupert Matthews says the government decision to scrap the role hasn’t been properly thought through.

The government said that scrapping PCC’s in England and Wales will save £100m over this parliament’s term. The Home Office said that the savings will allow for an extra £20m of investment in front-line policing every year.

The Home Secretary called the system a “failed experiment” – and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC, the Home Office said.

There are 37 elected commissioners under the current system, introduced 12 years ago by former Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron. When the commissioners’ terms end in 2028 the role will move to an elected mayor or to council leaders.

PCC for Leicestershire and Rutland Rupert Matthews spoke to BBC Leicester’s Ben Jackson.

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