Category Archives: Police & Crime Commissioner

A clear case of double standards


The furore emerging from the various Brexit campaign groups about the Governments decision to send out a referendum leaflet and their view that it will influence you and I in our voting behaviour is in stark contrast to many of the same people … Continue reading

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An election that is needed


As we approach the May elections when we will all be able to vote for our Police and Crime Commissioner, it is noticeable that one Police force that is not held democratically accountable by a PCC or through any other … Continue reading

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Sussex Fire & Rescue services


On Monday 7th March, James Cleverly the MP for Braintree spoke in Parliament about the way in which fire and rescue services in Sussex are organized. He pointed out that “There are also far too many fire authorities in the … Continue reading

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Cannot be trusted


As we approach the elections for Police and Crime Commissioner in May one of the outgoing PCC’s has challenged Home Secretary, Theresa May over her recent comments. She stated “People can vote for a candidate who promises the world but delivers … Continue reading

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An appealing invitation


This morning broadcasters have invited Bernard Jenkin MP to speak about the failing of a high profile charity and what wisdom he and other backbench MPs can bring to bear on what happened. One of his comments on Radio 4 was … Continue reading

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One job at a time


When the Government first introduced the idea of Police and Crime Commissioners, it was a clear attempt to pull together all of the organisational elements of the Criminal Justice System under the political leadership of one person who would in … Continue reading

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A disturbingly unfair election


In May all of us will be involved in an election which will have a substantial impact on all of our lives. At the end of the last Government the coalition, led by the well funded Tory Party decided that … Continue reading

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Home Office delays


The process of approving new equipment as suitable for use by Police Officers needs to be rigorous if the equipment is something that could come into contact with the rest of society. However there is a difference between rigour and … Continue reading

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A statement fit for Katy


This weeks Autumn Statement appears to have surprised a number of commentators for its appearance as being a ‘popular’ one that protects areas which were otherwise considered as under threat. Had we been approaching a General Election, such a statement … Continue reading

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Peter has missed the point on Policing


On Monday afternoon in the House of Commons, the MP for Hove, Peter Kyle asked a question of the Prime Minister that discloses how important it is for newly elected MPs to carry out proper research before framing their concerns. It … Continue reading

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