Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority's Audit, Risk & Assurance Committee with an overview of Police Scotland’s Whistleblowing data for Financial Year 2023/24 and planned next steps for Year 2024/25.
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Meeting
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Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee - 15 August 2024
Date : 15 August 2024
Location : online
Implications
There are no direct financial implications however Police Scotland strive to create a transparent culture within the organisation, in line with our Values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect and Human Rights, to minimise potential legal costs attributed to wrongdoing within the workplace.
Police Scotland’s policy seeks to ensure staff and officers feel enabled and empowered to report wrongdoing with the confidence that any reports made will be taking seriously and thoroughly investigated, whilst affording employees legislative protection.
Processes put in place will ensure Police Scotland’s compliance with the Employments Rights Act 1996 and the Public Information Disclosure Act 1988.
In 2019 Police Scotland was recognised as a benchmark for other law enforcement agencies by the UK Government call for evidence into Whistleblowing. We endeavour to develop and strengthen our process, to have a workforce that is listened to, feel empowered to report wrongdoing and create a safe working environment/culture. This, in turn, will build public trust and confidence in policing, as these matters are in the public interest.
By strengthening existing process, we will create an open, honest and transparent culture which meets the needs and encompasses our full workforce and the wider communities we serve.
A strong ‘Whistleblowing’ process within the organisation will enhance public trust and confidence in Policing.
