Stop and Search Scrutiny

In January 2013, the Commissioner decided to implement a stop and search dip sampling procedure, to be undertaken on his behalf by a dip sampling group (Decision Log - PCCG-2013-001).

The group has been established with a Terms of Reference and consists of members of the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) who undertake the exercise as representatives of the community.

In September 2017, at the request of the Assistant Chief Constable, work was undertaken to expand the focus of the group to include all use of force exercised by Gwent Police.  The group was renamed the Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel and a new Terms of Reference created.  The Scrutiny Panel is co-ordinated and supported by the staff of the Commissioner's office. 

The outcomes and recommendations from Scrutiny Panel sessions are reported to the Police and Crime Commissioner for review and feedback. The final report is provided to Gwent Police for consideration and action as appropriate.  Progress against the recommendations is monitored at Gwent Police’s internal scrutiny meeting.

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report November 2023

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report August 2023

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel stop and search report April 2023

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel use of force report February 2023

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report November 2022

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel use of force report July 2022

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel stop and search report May 2022


Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report February 2022

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report November 2021


Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report August 2021
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Annual Summary from Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Sessions 2020/21

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report April 2021
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Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report July 2020

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Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report May 2020

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Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report January 2020
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Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report October 2019
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Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report July 2019
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Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report April 2019
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Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report October 2018

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel Report April 2018

Legitimacy Scrutiny Panel November 2017

Stop and Search Dip Sampling Report June 2017

Stop and Search Dip Sampling Report July 2016