Former Hong Kong governor Lord Patten is expected to succeed Sir Michael after being named last month as the government's preferred candidate for the job.

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District policing partnerships were set up across Northern Ireland under reforms initiated by a commission headed by former Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten and implemented by the government.

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The British Government is preparing to implement policing reform proposals set out by former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten, which will change the name, symbols and structure of the force.

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