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Governance Meetings

This page tells you about governance.

The Scottish Police Authority takes decisions on policing issues in formal meetings; these take place regularly. The Authority is committed to the open, transparent and accountable governance of policing.

The Authority's Governance Framework describes how we work to deliver good governance of policing and how we aim to carry out our responsibilities in a way which is proportionate, accountable and transparent. You can find out more about our governance arrangements from the link below. You can find out more about our Board and committees from the pages below.

SPA Corporate Governance Framework
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Board Meeting

Next meeting : 27 November 2025

Location : Caledonian Suite, COSLA, Verity House, 19 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH

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Audit Risk and Assurance Committee

Next meeting : 12 February 2026

Location : online

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Complaints and Conduct Committee

Next meeting : 26 February 2026

Location : Online

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Forensics Services Committee

Next meeting : 05 February 2026

Location : Online

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Legal Committee

Next meeting : 12 March 2026

Location : Online

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Policing Performance Committee

Next meeting : 09 December 2025

Location : online

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People Committee

Next meeting : 04 December 2025

Location : Online

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Resources Committee

Next meeting : 16 December 2025

Location : online

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Exceptional Circumstances Committee

Next meeting : To Be Confirmed

Location : To Be Confirmed

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Police Appeals Tribunals

Next meeting : To Be Confirmed

Location : To Be Confirmed

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Scottish Railways Policing Committee

The Scottish Railways Policing Committee was established under existing legislation. Two members of the Scottish Police Authority sit on this committee, Tom Halpin and Mary Pitcaithly. It is a sub-committee of the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA). You can find details of meetings displayed on the BTPA website.

BTPA website

Meeting Schedule

Next meeting :

Board Meeting

Date : 27 November 2025

Location : Caledonian Suite, COSLA, Verity House, 19 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH

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Board meeting
Complaints & Conduct Committee
Forensic Services Committee
Policing Performance Committee
People Committee
Resources Committee
Audit Risk & Assurance Committee
Legal Committee