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Published: 12 March 2025

Police Appeals Tribunals - Public Access Protocol

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Police Appeals Tribunals hear appeals from police officers against decisions to dismiss them, or to demote them in rank, following misconduct proceedings.

The Scottish Police Authority is responsible for administering Police Appeals Tribunals.

Police Appeals Tribunals are open to individuals to observe, however there are protocols that observers must follow.

This document outlines the protocols for public access to hearings. 

To access the full document please open the PDF document above.

To view as accessible content please use the sections below. 

Meeting

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Police Appeals Tribunal - 26 March 2025

Date : 26 March 2025

Location : City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow


After a hearing

Copies of the written decision of the tribunal – which will include a statement of the reasons for the decision - are subsequently issued to both parties via the Authority.

Please note that the Rules do not provide for copies of a decision of a Police Appeals Tribunal to be issued to anyone other than the parties.   


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