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Publication Library

The Authority is committed to conducting its activity in an open and transparent manner, and in a way that builds trust and confidence in policing.

In this section we aim to make as much of our information as possible available, accessible and searchable. Our publication scheme summarises all of the information we publish. This aims to improve public access to the information we hold and encouraging public awareness of, and participation in, the decisions we make.

Where possible we provide a suitable HTML alternative and / or make documents accessible. Please contact us if you would like to request a corporate publication in an alternative format.

Scottish Police Authority - Publication Scheme

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Best Value Improvement Plan - 12 May 2026

Published: 08 May 2026

Publication Audit Risk and Assurance Committee

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HMICS Scrutiny Plan Update - 12 May 2026

Published: 08 May 2026

Publication Audit Risk and Assurance Committee

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FOI 2025-26-131 - Correspondence regarding delay to publication of HMICS Assurance Review on Conduct and Discipline

Published: 08 May 2026

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SPA Audit and Improvement Recommendations Update - 12 May 2026

Published: 08 May 2026

Publication Audit Risk and Assurance Committee

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Police Scotland Audit and Improvement Recommendations - Q4 - 12 May 2026

Published: 08 May 2026

Publication Audit Risk and Assurance Committee

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HMICS Assurance Review of Forensic Toxicology Provision – Improvement Plan and Timeline for Delivery - 7 May 2026

Published: 29 April 2026

Publication Forensics Services Committee

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HMICS Improvement Plans – Progress Summary - 17 March 2026

Published: 22 April 2026

Publication Policing Performance Committee

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HMICS Assurance Review of Vetting – Progress Update - 26 February 2026

Published: 25 February 2026

Publication Complaints and Conduct Committee

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SPA Audit and Improvement Recommendations Update - 14 August 2025

Published: 13 August 2025

Publication Audit Risk and Assurance Committee

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SPA Analysis: State of Policing: The Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales 2022, HMICFRS, 9th June 2023

Published: 02 August 2023

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Police Scotland Audit and Improvement Recommendation Tracker Q1 - 14 August 2025

Published: 12 August 2025

Publication Audit Risk and Assurance Committee

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Police Scotland - Professional Boundaries Report – Biannual Update - 27 February 2025

Published: 24 February 2025

Publication Complaints and Conduct Committee

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