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
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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.
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