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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations bring into force on 26 November 2026 section 10 of the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Act 2025 (“the Act”). They also make related transitional provision.

Section 56(1A) of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 is inserted by section 10 of the Act and creates an additional right of appeal in relation to disciplinary action other than dismissal or demotion taken against senior officers in conduct cases. Regulation 3 makes transitional provision so that the right of appeal applies only in cases arising from reports, allegations or complaints which relate to conduct occurring on or after 26 November 2026.

The Bill for the Act received Royal Assent on 4 March 2025. Sections 21 to 23 came into force the following day.