Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012
Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (2012 asp 8)
- Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (2012 asp 8)
- PART 1 Police reform
- CHAPTER 1 The Scottish Police Authority
- 1 The Scottish Police Authority
- 2 Functions of the Authority
- 3 Maintenance of the police
- 4 General powers of the Authority
- 5 Directions
- CHAPTER 2 The Police Service of Scotland
- The Police Service of Scotland
- 6 The Police Service of Scotland
- Constables: appointment, ranks and terms of office
- 7 Senior officers
- 8 Regular constables
- 9 Special constables
- 10 Constable's declaration
- 11 Ranks
- 12 Constables: terms of office
- 13 Rewards
- 14 Senior officers: resignation or retirement for efficiency or effectiveness
- 15 Temporary service outwith the Police Service of Scotland
- 16 Temporary service as constable of the Police Service of Scotland
- Chief constable
- 17 Chief constable's responsibility for the policing of Scotland
- 18 Delegation of chief constable's functions
- Functions of constables
- 19 Constables: functions and jurisdiction
- 20 Constables: general duties
- 21 Direction and control of the Police Service
- 22 Failure to perform duty
- 23 Failure to return equipment
- 24 Liability for unlawful conduct
- Police cadets
- 25 Police cadets
- Police staff
- 26 Police staff
- 27 Terms and conditions of police staff
- 28 Police custody and security officers
- 29 Certification of police custody and security officers
- 30 False statements in relation to certification
- CHAPTER 3 Forensic services
- 31 Forensic services
- CHAPTER 4 Principles, priorities, objectives and plans
- 32 Policing principles
- 33 Strategic police priorities
- 34 Strategic police plan
- 35 Annual police plans
- 36 Planning functions: considerations
- CHAPTER 4A Code of ethics
- 36A Code of ethics
- 36B Preparation and revision of the code of ethics
- CHAPTER 4B Vetting code of practice
- 36C Vetting code of practice
- 36D Preparation and revision of the code of vetting practice
- CHAPTER 5 Best value
- 37 Best value
- 38 Best value: further provision
- CHAPTER 6 Annual reports, accounts, audit and examination
- 39 The Scottish Police Authority's annual report
- 40 Accounts
- 41 Audit
- 42 Examination of Police Service by Auditor General
- 43 Examinations of Scottish Police Authority by Auditor General
- CHAPTER 7 Local policing
- 44 Local policing
- 45 Local authority role in policing
- 46 Duty to participate in community planning
- 47 Local police plans
- CHAPTER 8 Governance and administration of police
- 48 Governance and administration of police
- 49 Appointments, promotions etc.
- 50 Conditions of service
- 50A Ongoing vetting
- 51 Regulations: duties
- 52 Disciplinary procedures: conduct and performance
- 53 Personal records
- 54 Consultation on regulations
- 55 Regulations: supplementary
- CHAPTER 8A POLICE NEGOTIATING BOARD FOR SCOTLAND
- 55A Establishment of the PNBS
- 55B Representations about pay etc.
- 55C Representations on other matters
- 55D Steps following arbitration
- 55E Reporting by the PNBS
- CHAPTER 9 APPEALS TO THE FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
- 56 Right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal
- 57 Representation
- 58 Determinations by tribunal
- 59 Powers to obtain information
- CHAPTER 9A Advisory list and barred list
- 59A Scottish police advisory list and Scottish police barred list
- CHAPTER 10 Complaints and investigations
- 60 Complaints handling
- 61 The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner
- 62 General functions of the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner
- 63 Investigations under supervision of Lord Advocate or procurator fiscal
- 64 Serious incidents involving the police
- 65 Investigations of other matters in the public interest
- 66 Investigations: procedure etc.
- 67 Reports on investigations
- 68 Investigations: obstruction and contempt
- 69 Complaints against the Commissioner
- 70 Protection from actions for defamation
- CHAPTER 11 Her Majesty's inspectors of constabulary in Scotland
- 71 Her Majesty's inspectors of constabulary in Scotland
- 72 Assistant inspectors of constabulary
- 73 Staff officers
- 74 Functions of inspectors
- 75 HMICS plan
- 76 HMICS powers
- 77 Duty to assist and co-operate with HMICS
- 78 HMICS reports: inquiries directed by Scottish Ministers
- 79 HMICS reports: other inquiries
- 80 Inquiry reports: consideration and action
- 81 Power to give directions after adverse HMICS report
- 82 HMICS annual report
- CHAPTER 12 Co-operation, exchange of information etc.
- 83 Co-operation between Scottish Police Authority and Police Service
- 84 Police information
- 85 Scrutiny and investigations: co-operation and information sharing
- CHAPTER 13 Provision of goods and services
- 86 Provision of police services
- 87 Provision of other goods and services
- CHAPTER 14 Grants
- 88 Police grants
- 89 Grants to other persons
- CHAPTER 15 Offences
- 90 Assaulting or impeding police
- 91 Escape from custody
- 92 Impersonation etc.
- CHAPTER 16 Independent custody visiting
- 93 Purpose of custody visiting
- 94 Independent custody visiting
- 95 SPT visits
- 96 Interpretation of Chapter 16
- CHAPTER 17 Miscellaneous and general
- 97 Dissolution of the Police Advisory Board for Scotland
- 98 Transitional and transitory provision
- 99 Interpretation of Part 1
- 100 Crown application
- PART 2 Fire reform
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
- 101 The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
- Functions
- 102 Promotion of fire safety
- 103 Fire safety: enforcement
- 104 Fire-fighting
- 105 Road traffic accidents
- 106 Conferral of functions in relation to other emergencies
- 107 Power to respond to other eventualities
- 108 Provision of other services
- 109 Provision of centres for education and training
- 110 Charging
- Further amendments of 2005 Act
- 111 Assistance
- 112 Delegation
- 113 Best value
- 114 Strategic plan
- 115 Local fire and rescue plans
- 116 Annual report
- 117 Provision of information
- 118 Directions by Scottish Ministers
- 119 Inspectors of SFRS
- 120 Prohibition on employment of police
- General
- 121 Transfer of staff, property etc.
- 122 SFRS: transitory provision
- 123 Meaning of “the 2005 Act”
- PART 3 GENERAL
- 124 Parliamentary scrutiny of operation of Act
- 125 Subordinate legislation
- 126 Ancillary provision
- 127 Transitional provision etc.
- 128 Minor and consequential amendments and repeals
- 129 Commencement
- 130 Short title
- SCHEDULE 1 The Scottish Police Authority
- PART 1 Status, structure and governance
- Status
- Membership
- Disqualification
- Tenure
- Removal from office
- Staff of the Authority
- Constables: temporary service with the Scottish Police Authority
- Terms and conditions of the Authority's staff
- Committees and sub-committees
- Procedure
- Public access
- Delegation of functions
- Location of principal offices
- PART 2 Consequential modifications
- Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 7)
- Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13)
- Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4)
- Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8)
- Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 12)
- SCHEDULE 2 Police custody and security officers: powers and duties
- SCHEDULE 2ZA Persons to be consulted in respect of the Code of Ethics for Policing in Scotland
- SCHEDULE 2A POLICE NEGOTIATING BOARD FOR SCOTLAND
- Status of the PNBS
- Chairing and membership
- Temporary chairperson
- Disqualification from chairing
- Constitution and procedure etc.
- Process of arbitration
- Remuneration and expenses
- SCHEDULE 3 Police appeals tribunals
- Constitution and membership
- Member remuneration, allowances and expenses
- Expenses of proceedings
- Police appeals tribunal rules
- SCHEDULE 4 Period before establishment of Police Service
- SCHEDULE 5 Transfer of constables, staff and property etc.
- Interpretation
- Appointed day
- Constables to continue to hold office and rank
- Senior officers appointed under section 7
- Senior officers
- Constables serving in police forces
- Constables serving in SPSA or SCDEA
- Constables – temporary service arrangements
- Acts done before transfer
- Limitation on mobility of transferred constables
- Transfer of police staff
- Staff transfer scheme
- Police staff appointed under contract for services
- Police cadets
- Police custody and security officers
- Her Majesty's inspectorate of constabulary in Scotland
- Police property transfer scheme: transfers to Scottish Police Authority
- Property transfer scheme: transfers to local authorities
- Property transfer schemes: general
- Transfer of liabilities of chief constables etc.
- SCHEDULE 6 Transfer of staff, property etc.
- Interpretation
- Joint board staff
- Local authority staff and civil servants
- Transfers under paragraph 3: effect on contract of employment
- Property transfer scheme: transfers to SFRS
- Property transfer scheme: transfers to local authorities
- Property transfer schemes: general
- Transfer schemes: additional provision
- SCHEDULE 7 Minor and consequential amendments
- PART 1 Amendments relating to Part 1
- Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c.77)
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c.37)
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c.53)
- Slaughter of Animals (Scotland) Act 1980 (c.13)
- Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c.55)
- Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (c.45)
- Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c.54)
- Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 (c.45)
- Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c.33)
- Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c.39)
- Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.36)
- Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.46)
- Police Act 1996 (c.16)
- Police Act 1997 (c.50)
- Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 11)
- Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 2)
- International Criminal Court (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 13)
- Protection from Abuse (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 14)
- Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11)
- Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13)
- Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 7)
- Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 12)
- Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13)
- Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 8)
- Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 2)
- Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 9)
- Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 10)
- Management of Offenders etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 14)
- Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16)
- Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 1)
- Edinburgh Tram (Line Two) Act 2006 (asp 6)
- Edinburgh Tram (Line One) Act 2006 (asp 7)
- Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10)
- Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 11)
- Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 10)
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14)
- Edinburgh Airport Rail Link Act 2007 (asp 16)
- Glasgow Commonwealth Games Act 2008 (asp 4)
- Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5)
- Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8)
- Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 9)
- Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13)
- Alcohol etc. (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 18)
- Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1)
- Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 12)
- PART 2 AMENDMENTS RELATING TO PART 2
- Gas Act 1965 (c.36)
- Transport Act 1968 (c.73)
- Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 (c.56)
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c.37)
- Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c.40)
- Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c.45)
- Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (c.37)
- Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (c.45)
- Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c.27)
- Cinemas Act 1985 (c.13)
- Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c.26)
- Strathclyde Regional Council Order Confirmation Act 1991 (c.xx)
- Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (c.22)
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c.21)
- Scottish Borders Council (Jim Clark Memorial Rally) Order Confirmation Act 1996 (c.xii)
- Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 7)
- Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (asp 11)
- Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 13)
- Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1)
- Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4)
- Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c.21)
- Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 2)
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5)
- Gambling Act 2005 (c.19)
- Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 1)
- Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (c.19)
- Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8)
- Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 12)
- PART 3 AMENDMENTS RELATING TO BOTH PARTS
- Pipe-lines Act 1962 (c.58)
- Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c.39)
- SCHEDULE 8 Repeals
- PART 1 Repeals relating to Part 1
- PART 2 Repeals relating to Part 2
- PART 3 Repeals relating to both Parts
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