Rejected petition The Mayor of London should not also be the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Parliament should rule for Police and Crime Commissioners that are independent of political appointments.

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I believe that otherwise such a dual appointment has potential to be a conflict of interest.

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The following petition calls for a similar action:

Create a new, separate role of Police and Crime Commissioner for London
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729259

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Date submitted 7 July 2025
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