Simon Cooper

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Luck of the draw? New research finds ‘stark differences’ in competence of PCCs

10th May 2021

Dr Simon Cooper, University of Essex

ANALYSIS : Are police and crime commissioners fit for purpose? In the wake of the May elections, Dr Simon Cooper of the University of Essex, unveils new research which suggests stark differences in the calibre of PCCs – with some identified as ‘ill-equipped’ for the job.

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Dr Simon Cooper is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Essex and current Module Director of Criminal Law. Prior to joining Essex, he qualified as a Barrister and worked for the UK Government. His current research examines Police and Crime Commissioners. Simon’s research has been published in The Criminal Law Review and Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice. Dr Cooper’s email address is [email protected]