Report Summary
The Scottish Police Authority responded to a Scottish Government consultation on the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) Bill. This was submitted on 6 December 2024.
This should be read alongside the Authority’s additional written submission on the Bill.
This PDF document above captures the Authority's submission to a Government consultation which was conducted via an online survey.
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Advisory board to the Commissioner
Advisory board to the Commissioner
Section 17 of the Bill seeks to introduce a statutory advisory board to provide the Commissioner with advice and expertise to support the decision making process, and to provide a suitable level of challenge in light of the PIRC’s new responsibilities.
The Board would advise as to corporate governance and administration and not on the operational work of the PIRC. The Board members would be appointed by Scottish Ministers.
Q: What are your views on the proposal to establish a statutory advisory board for the PIRC?
A: The Authority supports this provision in the Bill.
