Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority Policing Performance Committee with an overview of the activities of the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme for the period April – October 2024.
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Meeting
The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below
Policing Performance Committee - 10 December 2024
Date : 10 December 2024
Location : online
Implications
There are legal implications in this report. Under the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, the Authority has a statutory obligation to provide an independent custody visiting service. This report details the fulfilment of this obligation.
There are reputational implications in this report. As the Authority is responsible for an independent custody visiting service, the activity and oversight detailed in this paper may have a positive impact on the reputation of the Authority.
There are equality implications in this report. This report details the wellbeing of those detained in Police Scotland custody as recorded by Independent Custody Visitors.
