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    Transfer of policing powers to West Midlands mayor challenged at the High Court

    by Tom Pilgrim Mar 12, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    Plans to transfer policing powers in the West Midlands to the region’s mayor are unlawful and will reduce “democratic accountability”, the High Court has been told.

    Simon Foster, the Labour police and crime commissioner (PCC) for the area, is taking legal action against the Government’s move to scrap his role ahead of elections in May.

    His powers over the local police force are set to be merged with those of the West Midlands mayor – a role currently held by Conservative Andy Street.

    Mr Foster, who has previously

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