Procedures for handling unsatisfactory performance by senior officers, which will be administered by the Scottish Police Authority. 1 April 2016: Police Service of Scotland (Promotion) Regulations 2013: Determinations under the Police Service of Scotland (Promotion) Regulations 2013: Promotion within the Police Service of Scotland and, in ...
Policy Memorandum: this sets out the objectives of the Bill. It also lists any alternatives considered, details of consultations, and an assessment of the effects of the Bill on a range of areas. ... Letter from Police Scotland to the Convener, 9 January 2025. Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill Stage 3.
Policy Memorandum . Introduction . 1. As required under Rule 9.3.3 of the Parliament’s Standing Orders, this Policy ... of Police Scotland, the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) and the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC). Its focus was to look at how the structures and processes for complaints handling, investigations and ...
The Scottish Police Authority is independent of both the Scottish Government and policing. It is the primary governance body for policing in Scotland, and was established as a public body on 1 April 2013 by the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.
Please find below a web link to, or copy of the most frequently used rules and regulations SPF Rules, Regulations, Standing Orders – August 2024Police Pensions Regulations 1987Police Pensions Regulations 2007Police (Conduct) (Scotland) Regulations 1996Police Service of Scotland (Conduct) Regulations 2013Police Service of Scotland (Conduct) Guidance 2014Police Service of Scotland (Conduct ...
Police Scotland is itself established by section 6 of the 2012 Act. It is a single constabulary comprising a chief constable and a number of other senior officers. It does not have legal personality. The chief constable’s responsibility for the policing of Scotland is set out in
Police Scotland give information on personal safety and protection from crime. Includes doorstep crime, online dating and substance misuse. Police and fiscal warnings, fines and compensation. The police or procurator fiscal can give you a warning, penalty notice or another alternative to prosecution (direct measure) if you're accused of a crime
The PNB membership includes Police Officer Staff Associations, Police Scotland, the Scottish Police Authority and Scottish Government. The guide has been optimised for digital use on PCs, Tablets and Smartphones that reflects the dynamic nature of its content and we would encourage members to refer to that as opposed to attempting to download a ...
Code of Ethics for policing in Scotland. The Code of Ethics for policing in Scotland sets out what the public can expect from us. It sets out the values of the organisation - integrity, fairness and respect. It also sets out our commitment to protecting human rights. It anchors our obligations under the Police Fire and Reform Act 2012.
Police powers of arrest. We have introduced changes to modernise the law around the arrest and questioning of suspects in Scotland. The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 introduced new investigative tools for police with additional scope for post-charge questioning whilst protecting the rights of suspects.
Scottish police advisory list and Scottish police barred list. 10. Procedures for misconduct: senior officers. 11. Review of policies, practices and guidance relating to misconduct. Functions of the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. 12. Investigations into matters involving persons serving with the police. 13.
Police Scotland is reviewing its policies in light of the Supreme Court ruling. Following an SPA meeting in February, Police Scotland confirmed it was reviewing its Transitioning at Work policy ...
There is already good practice within Police Scotland’s vetting unit and that has been recognised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS). However, a detailed report on vetting that the Inspectorate published in 2023 highlighted gaps in the system and recommended that vetting procedures are placed on a statutory ...
By autumn 2026, all frontline officers of the UK’s second largest police force will be expected to wear a camera while on duty, at a cost of over £13 million.. Police Scotland is one of the ...
Our 2024-27 plan outlines more than 130 milestones Police Scotland aims to achieve by March 2027. Our vision and values set the guiding principles and ambitions for policing and our business plan details the steps we are taking to deliver for our communities and our workforce, relentlessly prioritising frontline services.
The British Transport Police issued interim guidance to its officers following the Supreme Court ruling advising them that any same sex searches in custody are to be undertaken “in accordance with the biological birth sex of the detainee”.. However, Police Scotland is still considering its position. Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton said: “Our ongoing review is considering the ...
