Police and crime commissioners to be abolished, government to announce
System introduced in 2012 across England and Wales has faced criticism from police chiefs
The controversial system of police and crime commissioners is to be abolished by the government, the Guardian has learned.
Under the system, introduced under the Conservatives in 2012, all 43 police forces covering local areas across England and Wales had to answer to an elected official. It was supposed to boost the accountability and performances of police forces.