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UIN 111245

Police

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5 February 2026

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13 February 2026 · Answer

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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what are the current boundaries of operational independence for police forces.

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  1. 5 February 2026

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what are the current boundaries of operational independence for police forces.

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  2. 13 February 2026

    Answer

    Operational independence of the police is a longstanding fundamental principle of British policing. This ensures that Chief Constables maintain direction and control over their police force so that they can perform their role without fear or favour.There ...

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