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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Procedures for misconduct: senior officers
Section 8 would replace the current requirement in the 2012 Act that the SPA must determine senior officer conduct cases, with a requirement for an independent panel (consisting of a mix of police and non-police members) to determine these cases, regardless of how serious the allegation.
The SPA would continue to decide cases relating to senior officer performance.
Q: What are your views on the proposal to have an independent panel determine misconduct cases against senior officers?
A: The Authority supports this provision in the Bill, which would enhance independence in the misconduct procedures for the most senior police officers.
