Super-complaints

Super-complaints

Information about super-complaints within the Service Police system, including the organisations designated by the Secretary of State for Defence to make them.

In 2023, under The Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023, four organisations were appointed by the Ministry of Defence to become ‘Service Police super-complaints: designated bodies’. These bodies can raise issues or concerns on behalf of the public about a feature or features of policing in one or more of the Service Police forces that is, or appears to be, significantly harming the interests of the public.

The system covers the:

  • Royal Navy Police
  • Royal Military Police
  • Royal Air Force Police
  • Defence Serious Crime Command

A super-complaint can only be raised by one of the four designated bodies. These bodies are:

  • Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse
  • Centre for Military Justice
  • Royal Air Force Association
  • Salute Her UK

HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) is responsible for managing the system and works with the Service Police Complaints Commissioner, who is also a decision maker in this system.

You can find further information and resources on gov.uk.