Report Summary
HMICFRS recently published an annual assessment of policing in England and Wales, with this report noting findings and recommendations relevant to Scotland, as well as an outline of related oversight provided by the Authority.
Context
Research shows that public confidence in English and Welsh police has decreased over the last few years. The Institute for Government theorise that a “deterioration” in public attitudes to policing is likely due to highly publicised cases of police misconduct.
This review, along with the Casey Review (which looked specifically at the Metropolitan Police Service) have both provided in depth analysis of issues impacting policing performance.
Following the appointment of the new HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary (England and Wales) in April 2022, this is his first annual report to the Secretary of State.
HMICFRS recommendations are relevant to police forces in England and Wales, with progress against recommendations regularly published on the HMICFRS website.. The equivalent body in Scotland is HMICS, with progress against recommendations for Police Scotland reported to the Authority’s Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (ARAC).
