
Lauded as representing the voice of people at risk of crime, police and crime commissioners (PCC) have been in existence for a decade now. Yet just one in four candidates at upcoming PCC elections have signed up to a pledge to recognise vulnerable children and young people in their campaigns.
The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is urging all 120 candidates across England and Wales running for PCC roles in 40 police constabularies to sign up to its Trouble with the Law campaign. Candidates running for mayoral positions in London, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire – where PCC responsibilities lie with the mayor – are also being lobbied.
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