Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority People Committee with an update on Police Scotland’s achievements against the people policy priorities identified for delivery during the financial year 2024/25. It also provides members with information on the Policies and Procedures identified for review and development in 2025/26.
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Meeting
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People Committee - 25 February 2025
Date : 29 May 2025
Location : Online
Key Activity
During the last financial year:
• 16 procedures were identified for review
• 12 have been fully completed
• 1 was removed following reassessment of legislative impact. (Flexible Working (Officers)
• 3 procedures are in progress, these are:
Equality, Diversity and Dignity – This procedure has been updated to meet our obligations within the Worker Protection (Amendment to Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. However, it is neither a Policy or Procedure as defined within the Governance of the Police Scotland Record Set and further discussion on the most appropriate format and location is required. It continues to meet organisational need, but could better effect change and be specific about how it is achieved, if delivered differently. We are considering separating aspects such as sexual harassment for example.
Disability in Employment – There have been several developments that need resolution before this procedure can be revised. Work is underway to review the Regulation 9 discharge process and align updates to the Management of Probationary Constable procedure. New Access to Work guidance is also being developed to reduce backlogs and speed up delivery of reasonable adjustments, and Trade Unions are seeking consideration of disability leave (distinct from disability related sickness) through the JNCC.
Uniform and Appearance – Subject to decisions on key issues such as gender-neutral headwear, and the display of badges and tattoos, this procedure is all but complete. To support decision making in these areas a paper has been submitted to Policing Together to better inform the Executive.
