CLEAN : Britain prepares for low turnout in

The video discusses the introduction of regional crime commissioners in England and Wales, who will oversee local policing and have the power to hire and fire chief constables. This initiative aims to improve police accountability amid budget cuts. However, there are concerns about the potential influence of politics on policing and low public interest in the elections. The government hopes that a focus on local issues will help reduce crime rates.

What is the primary focus of the new regional crime commissioners?

• Cybersecurity

• National security

• Local policing

• International crime

What power do the new police commissioners have over chief constables?

• They can demote them

• They can transfer them

• They can hire and fire them

• They can promote them

What is a major concern critics have about the new system of electing police commissioners?

• Higher taxes

• Increased crime rates

• Lack of training for commissioners

• Political influence on policing

What is the government's hope regarding the impact of local involvement in policing?

• Improved technology in policing

• Reduction in crime rates

• Increase in police funding

• More international cooperation

What is the predicted public response to the elections for police commissioners?

• Widespread protests

• Increased public support

• High voter turnout

• Low voter turnout