# The Police Service of Scotland (Conduct) Amendment Regulations 2026, Regulation 20: Disciplinary action


In regulation 22 (disciplinary action)—
(a) in paragraph (3), omit sub-paragraph (a),
(b) in paragraph (4), for “neither a verbal warning nor a written warning may be given”, substitute “a further written warning may not be given”,
(c) for paragraph (5), substitute—
“(5) Where, on the date of the determination under regulation 21(1)(b), the constable was subject to a final written warning which was in effect, a written warning or a final written warning may not be given.”,
(d) for paragraphs (7) and (8), substitute—
“(7) A written warning or final written warning remains in effect—
(a) in the case of a written warning, for a period of 18 months from the date on which it is given, or
(b) in the case of a final written warning, for a period of 2 years from the date on which it is given.
(8) Where a final written warning is given under paragraph (3)(c), the period in paragraph (7)(b) may be extended by a person conducting any subsequent misconduct proceedings to a maximum period of 5 years.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2026/276/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-service-of-scotland-conduct-amendment-regulations-2026/regulation-20
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