The Welsh Affairs Committee will question Wales’ four Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) tomorrow on the future of policing and the proposed reforms that are to be introduced through the UK Government’s upcoming Police Reform Bill.

The session on Wednesday, July 8 at 2.30pm in Committee Room 16, Palace of Westminster will focus on what will replace PCCs in Wales at the end of their electoral term in 2028 and will also consider what the wider package of reforms may mean for Wales. In England, PCC responsibilities will be taken on by elected regional mayors or council leaders, however it is not yet clear who will take on these functions in Wales.

MPs will also explore the potential impact for Wales of the UK Government’s plans to merge a number of England and Wales’ 43 territorial police forces.

The committee is also likely to discuss topical crime issues for Wales, such as how the police are tackling violence against women and girls, how some forces are piloting live facial recognition technology, and whether policing should be devolved to the Welsh Government.

Witnesses

  • Dafydd Llywelyn, Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys Police
  • Jane Mudd, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent Police
  • Andy Dunbobbin, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police
  • Emma Wools, Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales Police

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