1Citation, commencement and interpretation#
(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 and come into force on 26 November 2026.
(2)In these Regulations—• “the 2012 Act” means the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012,• “the Act” means the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Act 2025.
2Appointed day#
26 November 2026 is the day appointed for the coming into force of section 10 (procedures for misconduct: senior officers) of the Act.
3Transitional provision#
Section 56(1A) of the 2012 Act applies in respect of a decision referred to in that subsection only where the decision follows a report, allegation or complaint which relates to conduct occurring on or after 26 November 2026.
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