Written Question·Home Office·UIN 93645
Fraud: Dorset
Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 27 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sir Christopher Chope
Conservative — Christchurch
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 20th November to question 86600, to whom Dorset Police is accountable for discontinuing investigations into serious fraud.
Answer
Dan JarvisOperational policing is not a Home Office matter. Chief Constables are operationally independent, with decisions often made based on threat, risk and harm.The Home Secretary has powers under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 to ensure a...
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