The Police Accountability and Legitimacy Group was established by the Commissioner's team and enables external organisations and independent advisers to act as critical friends to South Wales Police, supporting the Police & Crime Commissioner in his scrutiny role, and ensuring that South Wales Police is accountable and transparent.
PALG members, who represent a variety of organisations, assist the Commissioner in proactively promoting fair treatment and legitimate practices across the South Wales Police working environment and in dealings with the communities of South Wales. The group provides independent oversight and scrutiny of South Wales Police in respect of:
Meetings take place on a quarterly basis and are chaired by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Chief Executive.
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Further information about the purpose and outcomes arising from PALG meetings can be found in the PALG Information Pack and the PALG Outcomes Poster. |
Agenda items and minutes from these meetings are also available below:
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March 2022 |
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June 2022 |
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September 2022 |
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December 2022 |
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March 2021 |
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June 2021 |
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September 2021 |
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June 2020 |
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September 2020 |
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December 2020 |
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March 2019 |
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June 2019 |
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September 2019 |
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December 2019 |
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March 2018 |
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June 2018 |
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October 2018 |
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