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ADR: Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)

Thursday 1 April 2004 at 8:40 pm | In News | Post Comment

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) was introduced today under the Police Reform Act 2002 to replace the Police Complaints Authority and will have a range of powers to ensure an effective new police complaints system. The new commission will:
* have its own investigative teams;
* have increased powers and wider responsibilities;

The system provides for the handling of complaints and internal conduct issues that impact on public confidence.

Web site here.