Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012

81 Power to give directions after adverse HMICS report

(1) This subsection applies where a report given by the inspectors of constabulary under section 78 or 79states that the inspectors of constabulary are of the opinion—

(a) that the Authority or Police Service—

(i) is not efficient or effective, or

(ii) will, unless remedial measures are taken, cease to be efficient or effective, or

(b) that best value for the Authority or the Police Service—

(i) has not been secured in pursuance of subsection (1) or, as the case may be, (2) of section 37, or

(ii) will not, unless remedial measures are taken, be so secured.

(2) Where subsection (1) applies, the Scottish Ministers may direct the Authority to take such measures as may be specified in the direction.

(3) The Authority must comply with any direction given under this section.