§ The Minister for Crime Reduction, Policing and Community Safety (Ms Hazel Blears)I am pleased to announce the launch of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, which has now replaced the Police Complaints Authority. It will operate under the100WS powers and duties provided to it by the Police Reform Act 2002. Under the Chairmanship of Nick Hardwick, it is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the police complaints system.
The IPCC has its headquarters in London, and also has a regional presence in Manchester, Leicester, and Cardiff.
As guardian of the complaints system, the IPCC alongside the police service and others will undertake a vital role in maintaining public confidence in the integrity and accountability of the police service.