# The Police (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Regulations 1992, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations further amend the Police (Scotland) Regulations 1976. They come into force on 11th January 1993 and have effect for the purposes of regulation 7 as from 1st April 1992 and for the purposes of regulations 8 and 9 as from 1st September 1992. Retrospection is authorised by section 26(3) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967.
Regulation 4 increases the maximum age for appointment as a constable. It also removes the minimum height requirements for appointment as a constable.
Regulation 5 removes the requirement for candidates for the posts at deputy chief constable or assistant chief constable level to have experience of at least 2 years in the rank of chief superintendent or above.
Regulation 6 gives chief constables discretion to extend probation by up to 12 months because of illness or injury. Otherwise, extension of probation requires the approval of the Secretary of State.
Regulation 7 increases the maximum amount payable in respect of removal allowance from £1,200 to £1,257.
Regulation 8 provides for increases in the rates of pay of police constables, sergeants, inspectors and chief inspectors.
Regulation 9 provides for an increase in the rates of the dog handler’s allowance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/3170/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-scotland-amendment-no2-regulations-1992/note
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