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Home Secreatary addresses the Police Federation
Police are to be given the power to prosecute up to 50 per cent of magistrates' court cases, the Home Secretary announced.
Published 16 May 2012
Police prosecution powers to be extended
New power to prosecute will reduce duplication of work and save police hours.
Published 16 May 2012
Six months until first PCC elected
On 15 November the public will go to the polls to elect their first police and crime commissioners.
Published 15 May 2012
The case for police reform
Nick Herbert has written to police officers, explaining the police reform agenda. Read the letter in full.
Published 10 May 2012
CEOP head speaks out on child protection
Peter Davies says police need the right tools for the internet age.
Published 3 April 2012

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