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 2022/23 and planned next steps for Year 2023/24.
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Meeting
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Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee
Date : 02 August 2023
Location : online
Background
Police Scotland commenced a formal Whistleblowing process in 2017 which is now a well embedded process within the organisation. Police Scotland utilise the services of PROTECT (Whistleblowing Advice) Ltd (‘PROTECT’) to provide independent, confidential and expert advice to Police Scotland officers, staff and managers.
This report will provide an update in relation to Whistleblowing matters investigated by Police Scotland during the Financial Year 2022/23 and proposed next steps for 2023/24.
