This Financial Management Code of Practice (FMCP) provides clarity around the financial governance arrangements within the police service in England and Wales, and reflects the fact that the police service has a key statutory duty to secure value for money in the use of public funds. It provides high level guidance to help ensure effective and constructive relationships in all financial matters. The FMCP sets the tone while promoting flexibility and avoiding overt prescription so that the detail of arrangements can be worked out locally. The Code applies to the discharge of functions by all Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales and to every Chief Constable of a police force maintained by a PCC (including, unless specifically stated, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, but excluding the Commissioner of the City of London Police). Sections cover: background; context; roles and responsibilities; schemes of consent; financial regulations and standing orders on contracts; accounting; strategic and financial planning; financial management; treasury management; corporate governance; value for money; transparency, collaboration and partnerships. Effective from 1 November 2013 when it replaces the previous edition (2012, ISBN 9780108511332).
This document sets out the respective roles and responsibilities of the Home Secretary and the Director General of the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the principles that will govern the relationship between the Home Office and the NCA. It also sets out the ways in which the NCA will operate under the Crime and Courts Act 2013, covering accountability, management, operational and financial arrangements.
Code A: Revised Code of Practice for the Exercise By: Police Officers of Statutory Powers of Stop and Search; Police Officers and Police Staff of Requirements to Record Public Encounters
Code A: Revised Code of Practice for the Exercise By: Police Officers of Statutory Powers of Stop and Search; Police Officers and Police Staff of Requirements to Record Public Encounters
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and its Codes of Practice are a vital part of the legislative framework that lays out police powers for combating crime. Code A explains the exercise by police officers of statutory powers to search a person or a vehicle without first making an arrest. It also outlines the need for a police officer to make a record of a stop or encounter. This Code of Practice must be readily available at all police stations for consultation by police officers, police staff, detained persons and members of the public. This Code applies to any search by a police officer and the recording of public encounters taking place after 00.00 on 27 October 2013
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and its Codes of Practice are a vital part of the legislative framework that lays out police powers for combating crime. PACE Code C sets out the requirements for the detention, treatment and questioning of suspects not related to terrorism in police custody by police officers. This Code applies to people in police detention after 00.00 on 27 October 2013
This five year plan should be read in conjunction with the Strategic plan for the criminal justice system (ISBN 010162882x) to see how the Home Office will take forward its objectives. It is in four main sections: the strategy for reducing crime, drug abuse and insecurity; building cohesive communities; managing migration; managing the Home Office. Amongst the measures is a greater focus on the more prolific offenders, an increased use of tagging and an expansion of treatment places for drug users. There will also be an investment of £800 million to integrate IT systems and there is a plan to introduce biometric ID cards by 2008.
Code B: Revised Code of Practice for Searches of Premises by Police Officers and the Seizure of Property Found by Police Officers on Persons Or Premises
Code B: Revised Code of Practice for Searches of Premises by Police Officers and the Seizure of Property Found by Police Officers on Persons Or Premises
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and its Codes of Practice are a vital part of the legislative framework that lays out police powers for combating crime. Code B governs the exercise by police of statutory powers of entry to search premises and to seize and retain property found on premises and persons. This Code of Practice must be readily available at all police stations for consultation by police officers, police staff, detained persons and members of the public. This code applies to applications for warrants made after 00.00 on 27 October 2013
The right to peaceful protest is a key part of a democratic society, particularly in the vicinity of Parliament given that it is the seat of our elected representatives. Following on from a Green Paper (Cm. 7170, ISBN 9780101717021) published in July 2007, this consultation paper seeks views on the framework governing the right to protest around Parliament, looking at the wider context of legislation governing protests and demonstrations in England and Wales. It considers the general legislative framework for public protests, such as assemblies and marches, under the Public Order Act 1986, the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights. It also looks at arguments in favour of having specific rules governing the area around Parliament, including security concerns. The consultation process ends on 17/01/2008.
This green paper focuses on seven key issues. Chapter 1 is about the local dimension, and builds on the success of neighbourhood policing by giving the public more chance to drive local priorities and more information on what is being achieved and the service standards to the public. Chapter 2 describes plans to reduce bureaucracy and red-tape and increase use of technology. The next chapter deals with the officers and staff of the service. Chapter 4 explains improvements to the development and deployment of the police workforce. Government support for these changes is set out in Chapter 5, and Chapter 6 covers the progress made in working across police forces to improve "protective services" and the further steps the Government will take to encourage collaboration and co-operation between forces. It also sets out the approach to counter terrorism policing and policing the UK's borders. Chapter 7 outlines plans for a radical reshaping of national performance management arrangement.
Modern slavery encompasses human trafficking, slavery, forced labour and domestic servitude. In 2012, the International Labour Organization estimated that there were 21 million victims of forced labour across the world. Our current understanding of the exact scale of the problem is limited. The only systematic means we have for collecting data is the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) to which potential victims of modern slavery are referred. 1,186 potential victims of modern slavery were referred in 2012 - a 25 per cent increase on the previous year. The Government will go forward in three ways: through legislation in this Parliament; through non-legislative action across the country; and through upstream work in source countries. The draft Modern Slavery Bill will: consolidate and simplify existing slavery and trafficking offences; increase the maximum sentence available to life imprisonment; introduce civil orders to restrict the activity of those who pose a risk and those convicted of slavery and trafficking offences; create a new Anti-Slavery Commissioner role to galvanise law enforcement's efforts to tackle modern slavery; and establish a legal duty to report potential victims of trafficking to the National Crime Agency (NCA). The Rt Hon Frank Field MP was invited to run a number of evidence sessions to gather information and views from a wide range of experts. His recommendations will be fully considered as the Bill and action plan are developed. The action plan will also set out how we will improve law enforcement action in source countries, and take steps towards scaling up reintegration programmes
This document sets out the Government's reply to the Committee's report (HCP 130-I, session 2003-04; ISBN 0215019059, published July 2004. The Committee's report examined the Government's proposals for the introduction of an identify cards scheme, as set out in the policy document (Cm 6020, ISBN 0101602022) published in November 2003, and the draft Identity Cards Bill (Cm. 6178, ISBN 0101617828) published in April 2004. The Government's responses are given under a variety of headings including: the international context, concerns of principle and practical concerns, benefits and weaknesses of the Government's scheme, illegal working and immigration abuse, organised crime and terrorism, identity fraud, entitlement and easier access to public services, the 'voluntary stage', vulnerable groups, the National Identity Register and database issues, 'function creep', biometrics, medical information, security, costings and procurement.
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