Policing in England and Wales is highly decentralised, with each of its 43 constituent forces operating with much more independence than in many other comparable countries. The same is true for police scrutiny functions. Police chiefs are held to account by their...
Bracing for Impact: Why UK Policing Must Prepare Now for Austerity 2.0 Preparing for Austerity 2.0 Once again, the Spring Budget has confirmed a bleak outlook for public expenditure. We set out how government departments, agencies and police forces can start...