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Police commissioner candidates asked to sign youth charter

Police and crime commissioner (PCC) candidates are being asked to commit to taking young people's views into account by signing a pledge.

The youth charter, created by a youth advisory group at the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS), has already been signed by five candidates.

Elections for commissioners will take place next month, with winning candidates required to draw up a local police and crime plan to set out their priorities and how they intend to improve services during their term in office.

Concerns have previously been raised that commissioners may take a hardline approach towards young people or redirect existing money that goes towards supporting young people involved with the justice system.

By signing the youth charter, candidates will pledge to make themselves accessible to young people through face-to-face surgeries, social media, or e-petitions, to treat all young people as citizens, and to provide an equal platform for all members of the community, including minorities and those who are marginalised.

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