# The Police Service of Scotland (Promotion) Regulations 2013, Regulation 5: Selection for promotion

Extent: S

(1) Promotion from one rank to another rank is to be by selection.
(2) The fact that a constable qualifies for promotion does not entitle the constable to promotion, or to promotion before another constable who qualified for promotion at a later date.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/39/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-service-of-scotland-promotion-regulations-2013/regulation-5
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