Greater London Authority Committees

Police and Crime Committee

Recent meetings

14 meetings · Page 1 of 2

15 Jul 2026

10:00 am

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee convened to discuss the persistent issue of grooming gangs in London, hearing evidence from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). Key discussions focused on the MPS's evol...

01 Jul 2026

10:00 am

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday, 1 July 2026 - 10.00 am

The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee convened on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, to discuss the pervasive issue of grooming gangs in London. The meeting, which featured testimony from investigative journalists and academics, highlighted significant concer...

17 Jun 2026

10:00 am

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday 17 June 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee met on Wednesday 17 June 2026 to discuss several key issues, including the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) procurement of Palantir's AI technology, diversity and inclusion within the MPS, and strategies to combat shoplifti...

03 Jun 2026

10:00 am

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday 3 June 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee convened to discuss the pervasive issue of grooming gangs in London, hearing from investigative journalists who detailed the ongoing nature and diverse profiles of perpetrators and victims. The Committee also examined the Metr...

20 May 2026

10:00 am

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee met on Wednesday 20 May 2026 to discuss a range of critical issues facing London. Key topics included the rise in antisemitic hate crime and the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) response, the use of Live Facial Recognition ...

24 Mar 2026

10:00 am

Police and Crime Committee - Tuesday 24 March 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to discuss the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime's (MOPAC) monthly report, the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) workforce planning, and the work programme of the committee. Key discussions i...

11 Mar 2026

10:00 am

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday 11 March 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee convened to discuss the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) efforts in combating online fraud in London. Key concerns raised included the increasing sophistication of AI-enabled scams, the significant under-reporting of fraud,...

About

The Police and Crime Committee scrutinises the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the police and crime plan for London. It can investigate matters of importance to policing and crime reduction in Greater London, making recommendations for improvements. The Committee has the power to summon the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, and MOPAC staff to provide information and documents. It also holds confirmation hearings for the Deputy Mayor's appointment and regularly questions MOPAC and the Metropolitan Police Service in public meetings.

Members

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Marina Ahmad · Chair
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Susan Hall · Deputy Chairman
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Alex Wilson · Member
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Emma Best · Member
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Gareth Roberts · Member
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Léonie Cooper · Member
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Unmesh Desai · Member
Zoë Garbett · Member