Paragraph 2 Revocation, transitional and saving provisions
In the Police Service of Scotland (Vetting) Regulations 2026f1—
regulation 2 (interpretation) the definition for “the Special Constables Regulations”,
regulation 13(4)(c) (conduct or performance proceedings), and
regulation 15(4)(b) (preliminary assessment),
are revoked.
Regulation 2, regulation 13(4)(c) and regulation 15(4)(b) continue to have effect on and after 26 November 2026 as they had effect immediately before that date, in cases where—
it can reasonably be inferred from a report, allegation or complaint made before 26 November 2026 that any conduct of a special constable to whom the Special Constables Regulations applied may amount to misconduct and any proceedings under those Regulations in relation to that report, allegation or complaint have not been concluded before that date,
it can reasonably be inferred from a report, allegation or complaint made on or after 26 November 2026 that any conduct of a special constable to whom the Special Constables Regulations applied occurring before that date may amount to misconduct.
In paragraph (2), “misconduct” has the meaning given by regulation 2 and schedule 2 of the Special Constables Regulations as they had effect immediately before 26 November 2026.
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