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  • 02 Jul 09

    HM Inspectorates of Prisons and Constabulary have begun a programme of joint inspections of police custody suites as part of the UK’s international obligation to ensure regular independent inspection of all places of detention.

  • 24 Jun 09

    HMIC’s report - ‘Prevent - Progress and Prospects’ – has now been published. The report highlights the critical role played by the police in delivering ‘Prevent’, which is part of the government’s counter terrorism strategy.

  • 22 Jun 09

    The Terms of Reference for the External Reference Group of HMIC’s Independent review of the policing of public protest can now be accessed on the website. Also available are the Biographies of External Reference Group members.

  • 17 Jun 09

    The Criminial Justice Joint Inspectorate Business Plan for 2009-11 has now been published. It can be found on all of the CJJI memebrs’ websites: Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Court Administration and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

  • 15 Jun 09

    The Goverment's response to the recommendations of the Home Affairs Committee regarding the policing process of the Home Office leaks inquiry.

  • 10 Jun 09

    HMIC conducted a review of joint working to identify how forces can collaborate more successfully to provide the best deal for the public in terms of preventing serious crime and reducing financial costs.

Our Aims

Through the inspection of police organisations and functions, it is the aim of HMIC to promote efficiency and effectiveness of policing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and to ensure:

  • agreed standards are achieved and maintained;
  • good practice is spread; and
  • performance is improved.

Also to provide advice and support to the tripartite partners (Home Secretary, police authorities and forces) and play an important role in the development of future leaders.