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Petition 768405
Introduce a 6-month time limit for police misconduct investigations
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26 April 2026
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12 September 2026
Summary
We ask the Government to legislate for a statutory 6-month time limit for completing police misconduct investigations. Where cases cannot reasonably be concluded within 6 months, extensions should require approval from an independent authority, with clear justification and regular review. The law should also require: * A formal review at 3 months * Welfare and occupational health support for officers under investigation * Publication of anonymised data on investigation times and outcomes Prolonged investigations can undermine fairness, efficiency, and workforce wellbeing. Clear time limits with independent oversight would support timely, proportionate decision-making while maintaining public confidence in police accountability.
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- Official source: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/768405
- Open data entity: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/768405.json