Matthew Parr appointed new HM inspector of Constabulary

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has announced the the appointment of Matthew Parr as the new HM Inspector of Constabulary.

Parr is the former Royal Navy Rear-Admiral and was approved for the role by both Prime Minister Theresa May and Her Majesty the Queen.

Rudd said: “I am delighted to confirm Matthew Parr as Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary. Matthew brings a wealth of expertise and experience from his career in the Royal Navy that will be invaluable in his new role and I look forward to working with him in the future.”

Commenting on his new appointment, Parr said: “I am delighted to have been appointed to this prestigious post. Policing is a crucial and demanding public service and I look forward to using the experience I have gained in a rewarding career in the Navy to help promote further reform and improvement.”