The Police & Crime Commissioner Elections Explained: Who are they & why are we Voting? - TLDR News

The video discusses various elections in the UK, focusing on the role and election of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). It explains the responsibilities of PCCs, the history of the policing system, and the current structure, including exceptions in London and Manchester. The video also covers the voting system used for PCC elections and highlights the low public engagement in these elections.

What is one of the main responsibilities of a Police and Crime Commissioner?

• Overseeing the Home Secretary

• Managing the police budget

• Setting the national crime policy

• Appointing local magistrates

What was a key criticism of the old police authority system before the introduction of PCCs?

• It lacked specific responsibilities

• It was too centralized

• It was not accountable to the public

• It was too expensive

Which voting system is used for electing Police and Crime Commissioners?

• First-past-the-post

• Proportional representation

• Supplementary vote

• Single transferable vote

What was the voter turnout for the first PCC elections in 2012?

• 50.0%

• 26.6%

• 72.2%

• 15.1%

Which region does not have a Police and Crime Commissioner due to separate institutions?

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

• Scotland

• Greater London

How many Police and Crime Commissioners were elected from the Conservative Party in 2016?

• 15

• 20

• 25

• 30

What is a significant challenge faced by PCC elections according to the transcript?

• High cost of elections

• Low media coverage

• Complex voting system

• Low voter turnout