Section 10 Constable's declarationI1C1C2
Scotland
An appointment of an individual as a constable has effect only where the individual has made a declaration in the following terms before a sheriff F1, summary sheriff or justice of the peace—
“I, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of constable with fairness, F2candour, integrity, diligence and impartiality, F3that I will follow the Code of Ethics for Policing in Scotland and that I will uphold fundamental human rights and accord equal respect to all people, according to law.”.
The Scottish Ministers may by order modify the declaration.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 10(1) inserted (1.4.2016) by The Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/142), art. 1, Sch. para. 5(2)
- F2
Word in s. 10(1) inserted (25.6.2025) by Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 5), ss. 3(2), 22(2); S.S.I. 2025/175, reg. 2(c)
- F3
Words in s. 10(1) inserted (25.6.2025) by Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 5), ss. 2(3), 22(2); S.S.I. 2025/175, reg. 2(b)
Modifications
- C1
S. 10 applied by 2003 c. 20, s. 25(4) (as substituted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 41(3))
- C2
S. 10 applied by 2003 c. 20, s. 24(4) (as substituted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 41(2))
Commencement
- I1
S. 10 in force at 1.4.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2