Who We Are

The Scottish Police Authority is independent of both the Scottish Government and policing. It is the primary governance body for policing in Scotland, and was established as a public body on 1 April 2013 by the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. It was set up to hold the Chief Constable to account; promote, support and oversee improvement in policing. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting Scotland.

In this section, find out more about the Authority’s priorities, the Board and the Leadership team.

Who We Are

Complaints

Are you dissatisfied with the service you have received from policing in Scotland?

The Scottish Police Authority, Police Scotland and the Police Investigations and Reviews Commissioner (PIRC) all have a role to play in considering complaints about policing in Scotland.

In this section, find out who to direct your complaint to. We also welcome written communication in Gaelic (see our Gaelic Language Plan).

Complaints

Nancy Johnson

Nancy Johnson joined the Board of the Scottish Police Authority in January 2026.

She has more than 20 years experience in senior legal, regulatory and compliance roles, in particular in regulated sectors such as telecoms and financial services. Nancy has worked for several regulators, both in the UK and in the EU and also brings skills in leadership and governance of complex organisations through legal and cultural change, and in legal and regulatory risk management.

In addition to consultancy work, Nancy is a Board Member of Lanarkshire Carers, which supports carers across North and South Lanarkshire. She also has roles with several organisations in the charity, health and social care sectors, and works with Age Scotland in several capacities.

Register of Interests (last updated January 2026)

Remuneration	Self Employed Consultant and Mediator Age Scotland, Encouraging & Supporting Grassroots Activity Funding Panel (Scottish Dementia Strategy) - Member Policy Lab on Social Care Complaints in Scotland (UK Research & Innovation/Economic and Social Research Council/University of Glasgow/University of Stirling) – Member
Other Roles	Lanarkshire Carers Centre Ltd, Board Member Age Scotland, member of various fora, ad hoc working groups and panels
Contracts	None relevant
Election Expenses	None relevant
Houses, Land and Buildings	None relevant
Interests in Shares and Securities	None relevant
Gifts and Hospitality	None relevant
Non-Financial Interests	Previously Registered European Lawyer with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (England & Wales), now non practicing
Close Family Members	None relevant

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