Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of business progressed through Committee meetings which have met since the last Authority Meeting.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 24 August 2023
Date : 24 August 2023
Location : COSLA, Edinburgh
Conclusion and Actions Reached at Forensic Services Committee
Members AGREED that benchmarking should consider organisations from across the UK (e.g. university partners) and should be supported by SPA corporate performance.
Members AGREED that monthly updates were required in relation to toxicology performance given current pressures and sought further detail in relation to volume, caseload levels and any backlog/lags in reporting as well as progress in returning to the committed turnaround time for post-mortem cases and the expected 21-day turnaround on volume crime.
Members AGREED to undertake a deep dive to inform the next iteration of the performance report and framework.
Members AGREED the need for a deep dive to be provided with evidence and assurance and explain complexities in a simple and straightforward whilst also providing measurements of improvement.
Members AGREED the need develop further detail around people data for future performance reports, which will be part of the agreed performance deep dive.
Members AGREED that more information is required on all possible options regarding the shift back to a statutory time limit of 6 months to allow them to take a view on what further action can and should be taken to mitigate for this.
Members AGREED the need for a timeline for delivery which will allow members to monitor progress against the HMICS Improvement Plan.