Report Summary
Issued 3 July 2026, this FOI response relates to complaints received related to Operation Talla. Partial disclosure - some information exempt from disclosure.
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Request
Your request for information dated 14 June 2026 is copied below.
I request the following recorded information:
1. In relation to complaints received by the Scottish Police Authority concerning the “Speirs Directive”:
a. How many complaints have been received from individuals resident in Scotland?
b. How many complaints have been received from individuals who are not resident in Scotland?
2. How many of those complaints have been received that relate solely to Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs?
3. How many of those complaints have been received that relate solely to Operation Talla and allegations that Operation Talla was used to suppress the reporting of crimes to Police Scotland concerning COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19, or the handling of the pandemic by government authorities?
4. What is the total number of complaints received and acknowledged by the Scottish Police Authority in relation to the matters referred to above for each category?
5. What is the total number of such complaints that are currently under active investigation?
6.What is the total number of such complaints that have been rejected, closed without investigation, or otherwise not progressed?
7. What is the total number of complaints for all categories received by the Scottish Police Authority since April 23rd 2026 up to and including the date 14th of June 2026?
