Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Machinery of Government Change)

Thursday 12th March 2015 Written Statements

[The Prime Minister (Mr David Cameron)]

This written statement confirms that policy responsibility for the conduct of elections in relation to Police and Crime Commissioners will transfer from the Home Office to the Cabinet Office. This change will be effective from 1 April 2015, though the Home Office will retain responsibility for the conduct of any Police and Crime Commissioner elections held before May 2016. The Home Office will retain all other responsibilities in relation to Police and Crime Commissioners.

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