JB-15.23 Response Under Consideration AI-assessed

Written questions as alternative to face-to-face IOPC interviews

Recommendation

Consideration should be given to the introduction of a practice requiring, as an alternative to a face-to-face interview, the submission of a list of questions for written answer within a fixed time – failure to provide which, absent a reasonable excuse, would amount to misconduct.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the government response of 1 August 2023, as of August 2023, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) had called for fundamental reform of the complaints and disciplinary system, and the government announced its intention to commission a review. According to the College of Policing's APP-AP update from August 2023, this recommendation was "In Progress", suggesting it is being considered within the broader reform efforts.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
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Jurisdiction
England
Section Reference
15.23
Response
Under Consideration
Under Consideration Independent Office for Police Conduct
01 Aug 2023

IOPC has called for fundamental reform of complaints and disciplinary system. Government announced intention to commission review.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Aug 2023

Status as of College of Policing APP-AP update (August 2023): In Progress

Source
Source
Inquiry Jermaine Baker Inquiry
Report Report into the Death of Jermaine Baker 05 Jul 2022
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Responsible Bodies
Independent Office for Police Conduct Primary
Themes & Tags
Complex police complaints Police investigation management Police Conduct IOPC Investigation
Recommendation age 3.7 yrs
Last formal update 966 days ago