Report Summary
Issued 4 December 2024, this FOI response advises that information on training for police custody officers and staff is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information and, to assist, relevant oversight activity is signposted.
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Request
“Due to your apparent ignorance of the effects of Dihydrocodeine on heroin addicts I’ve sent you a copy of my petition to the Scottish Parliament:
PE1900 Access to prescribed medication for detainees in police custody | Scottish Parliament Website
Please note Angela Constance MSP stated that the forcing of Dihydrocodeine onto none consenting detainees was discriminatory and stated it was Police custody staff, who administered this dangerous drug.
Dr Carole Hunter, who Stated to the committee that Dihydrocodeine should only be given to heroin addicts in exceptional circumstances, and only by a specialist drug clinician.
When asked, how a detainee should be treated if given Dihydrocodeine, she stated a specialist clinician would have to monitor and titrate the detainees. What drug treatment training do your Police custody staff receive.
What training do you require Police Scotland to give its custody staff in the European Union Human Rights Act.
The Ministers and myself, would especially be interested in Article 3 and 14. I would like a prompt accurate reply, as am sure the Ministers are.”
