Response

The Scottish Police Authority has considered your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act (FOISA).

We note that this request is identical or substantially similar to previous requests you submitted.

On 23 October 2024 you submitted a request regarding training for custodial staff in dispensing medication to detainees. The Authority responded on 11 November 2024 confirming no information is held and directed you to authorities which may hold information and relevant publications by His Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMICS).

On 11 November 2024 you asked for a review of our decision in relation to your request of 23 October, to which we responded on 20 November 2025. This upheld the original decision and provided further information to assist.

On 11 November 2024 you submitted a second related request regarding drug treatment training and training in the European Union Human Rights Act for Police custody staff. The Authority responded on 4 December 2024 confirming no information is held and provided assistance in terms of information explaining the role of the Authority and relevant oversight.

We would also note your three recent requests, which are related, and are currently being processed and will be responded to in due course.

A Scottish public authority is not obliged to comply with a request for information if it is identical or substantially similar to a previous request from the same person, unless a reasonable period has elapsed between the submission of the requests.

Given that your latest request is substantially similar to your previous requests, and no significant changes have occurred in the time since our previous responses, we are not required to comply with your latest request for information. The purpose of FOI is to provide a right of access to recorded information. Public authorities are not required to create information to answer a request. Therefore, our previous responses and advice remain applicable.