# Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, Section 10: Constable's declaration

Extent: S

(1) 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 , 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, candour, integrity, diligence and impartiality, that 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.”.
(2) The Scottish Ministers may by order modify the declaration.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2012/8/section/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-and-fire-reform-scotland-act-2012/section-10
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