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Published: 06 January 2026

FOI 2025/26-097 - Is torture a civil or criminal offence

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Issued 19 December 2025, this FOI response relates to torture and type of offence. Information not held by the Authority.

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Response

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

FOISA allows members of the public to seek access to information already held by Scottish public authorities. The Scottish Police Authority does not hold any information that would answer your question.

To assist, a link is provided to Section 134 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 which refers to Torture.


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