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Investigation into Sussex PCC underway
The IPCC has begun an investigation into the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne.
The investigation follows a referral from the Sussex Police and Crime Panel after a complaint made by a member of the public.
The complainant alleges that in a post on social media during the 2016 PCC elections, PCC Bourne stated that she had not claimed any expenses during her four year term as PCC. The complainant alleges that she had filed expense claims of approximately £385 between November 2012 and October 2013.
IPCC Deputy Chair Sarah Green said:
“As Mrs Bourne is a Police and Crime Commissioner, the IPCC will investigate whether she made a false statement during the 2016 election regarding her expenses while serving as the PCC. On completion of the investigation we will decide whether any matters should be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service for its consideration.”
PCCs are only referred to the IPCC when there is an indication of a possible criminal offence. The IPCC then make a decision on whether it is necessary to investigate and the method of investigation.
The IPCC will investigate whether there has been a criminal breach of s106 of the Representation of the Peoples Act 1983
