replaced the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) on 1 April 2004 with a wide range of new, stronger powers to change radically the way complaints against the police are dealt with in England and Wales. In doing so the IPCC aims to increase public confidence by demonstrating the independence, accountability and integrity of the complaints system and so contribute to the effectiveness of the police service as a whole. The IPCC will do this by independently investigating, managing or supervising police investigations of complaints and allegations of misconduct; acting as guardians of the police complaints system as a whole; contributing to policing excellence by working with others to learn and sharing the lessons arising from the IPCC's work. The IPCC's remit includes all police officers irrespective of their rank, special constables, police support staff and certain contractors' staff. The IPCC is accountable to Parliament through the Home Secretary.
Since April 2006, the IPCC has taken on public complaints when HM Revenue and Customs staff are using police-like powers. The IPCC also handles public complaints against Serious Organised Crime Agency staff.
England & Wales
Police, HM Revenue and Customs
Voting (Full)
90 Holborn, , London, WC1V 6BH
0845 3002002
020 7404 0430
enquiries@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk
www.ipcc.gov.uk
Since April 2006, the IPCC has taken on public complaints when HM Revenue and Customs staff are using police-like powers. The IPCC also handles public complaints against Serious Organised Crime Agency staff.
England & Wales
Police, HM Revenue and Customs
Voting (Full)
90 Holborn, , London, WC1V 6BH
0845 3002002
020 7404 0430
enquiries@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk
www.ipcc.gov.uk