Life in the UK test practice question · Government and law
Which organisation oversees complaints against the police in England and Wales and investigates the most serious cases?
Answer options
- The Crown Prosecution Service
- HM Revenue and Customs
- The Independent Office for Police ConductCorrect
- Ofcom
Answer: The Independent Office for Police Conduct
The IOPC was set up in 2018. Most complaints are handled by the police force first, with the IOPC checking how they are dealt with.
Checked 8 November 2026