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 main responsibility of the new regional crime commissioners?

How will the focus of policing change with the introduction of local commissioners?

What factors might affect the success of the new police commissioners?

What concerns do critics have regarding the elections of police commissioners?

Why might the public's interest in the elections of police commissioners be low?