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Barrister Abimbola Johnson will play a crucial role in addressing historic disparities and a confidence gap in the relationships between Black people and the police, by leading independent scrutiny of police action on inclusion and race across England and Wales.

Today’s report by the Home Affairs Select Committee examines how police have progressed against recommendations made in the Macpherson Report.  

The country’s emergency services are urging people to only use the 999 system in a genuine emergency as demand on the number continues to be high. 

The Government has announced that further targeted daily contact testing is being rolled out in England to front line emergency service workers, including those in policing.

The National Police Chiefs' Council has responded to the Government's confirmation of a pay freeze for police officers.  

The UK’s top police officer investigating vehicle crime is encouraging drivers to take steps to keep their car safe amid a rise in criminals exploiting keyless technology. 

The National Police Chiefs' Council has today (Wednesday 21 July 2021) responded to HMICFRS’ Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales.

Police in England will have a much reduced role in the enforcement of Covid-19 restrictions from today (Monday 19 July 2021) as the Government lifts most rules.

Police recorded crime is three per cent lower than in the same period as 2019, provisional data from forces in England and Wales show.

Prosecutors and police are today reaffirming their commitment to rape victims to work more collaboratively together from the outset of investigations to drive up the number of cases reaching court.