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Published: 18 February 2025

FOI 2024/25-104 - Authority to operate in Shetland

Report Summary

Issued 5 February 2025, this FOI response advises that legislation which sets out the authority within which the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland operates is publicly available.

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Request

Your request for information dated 29 January 2025 is copied below.

You have stated that you do not have information showing proof that Shetland is part of Scotland. Do you have information showing how you or Police Scotland have the authority to operate in Shetland in the absence of proof that Shetland is part of Scotland?


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