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Published: 08 September 2025

The Code of Ethics for Policing in Scotland - 4 September 2025

Keywords : PECSS Bill PIRC

Report Summary

This report provides members of the Complaints & Conduct Committee with an overview of The Code of Ethics for Policing in Scotland.  

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Meeting

The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below

Complaints & Conduct Committee - 4 September 2025

Date : 04 September 2025

Location : Online


Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide members of the SPA Complaints and Conduct Committee with an update in relation to Police Scotland’s ongoing activity to develop the Code of Ethics for Policing in Scotland as will be required under the Police (Ethics, Conduct & Scrutiny) Scotland Act 2025. In doing so this paper aims to provide assurance to the committee and to seek agreement to progress with the preferred option to formal consultation with stakeholders, as required under the act.

Members are invited to discuss the content of this report.


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