Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of business progressed through the meetings which have met since the last Authority Meeting.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 28 November 2024
Date : 28 November 2024
Location : The Grand Hall, Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1BA
Legal Committee
The formal minute of the public items of business will be available at the meeting scheduled for 11 March 2025. This will also be published on the SPA’s website. A full recording of the public items of business taken at this meeting can be accessed at Legal Committee – 7th November 2024
MAIN ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Legal Services Claims Handling - Quarterly Statistical Information Report - Trends & Analysis in litigation
Litigation Overview
Litigation – Finance Update
Police Appeals Tribunals
KEY ISSUES RAISED
Legal Services Claims Handling - Quarterly Statistical Information Report - Trends & Analysis in litigation
Members were provided with a report updating them on settlement figures for Quarter 2 of the current financial year (July – September 2024) arising from employers’ liability claims/public liability claims/motor claims raised against Police Scotland. Members were assured that, although there are a higher volume of employer and public liability claims so far this year compared to last year, the average settlement figures are relatively low in comparison to last year. Police Scotland have undertaken to bring forward an update on the types of claims being made which should assist in identifying any underlying trends which may require preventative action. In addition, members requested that Police Scotland consider how the format of the statistical report might be refined to provide additional information on employers’ liability claims (i.e. accidents, employment tribunal cases etc) and public liability claims to assist members in assessing whether any preventative action is required going forward
Litigation Overview
Members were provided with a report which detailed significant ongoing litigation involving the SPA and Police Scotland.
Litigation – Finance Update
Members now welcome Police Scotland finance representation at Legal Committee meetings and were provided with a high-level overview of legal liabilities and legal costs for the current financial year.
Police Appeals Tribunals
Members were provided with an update on the current position in relation to various appeals to Police Appeals Tribunals which are presently ongoing.
CONCLUSIONS/ACTIONS REACHED
Members to receive an update from Police Scotland on the types of employers’ and public liability claims which are being made in order to identify any underlying causes or trends.
Police Scotland to give consideration to how the format of the statistical report might be amended to provide additional information on employers’ liability claims (i.e. accidents, employment tribunal cases etc) and public liability claims being made to assist members to identify any underlying trends going forward.