Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 Explanatory Notes

1. Introduction

2. The Act - Overview

   1. Part 1: Police Reform

   2. Part 2: Fire Reform

   3. Part 3: General

3. The Act – Section by Section

   1. Part 1 – Police Reform

      1. Chapter 1 - the Scottish Police Authority

      2. Chapter 2 – the Police Service of Scotland

         1. Constable: appointment, ranks and terms of office

         2. Chief Constable

         3. Functions of Constables

         4. Liability for Unlawful Conduct

         5. Police Cadets

         6. Police Staff

         7. Police Custody and Security Officers

      3. Chapter 3 – Forensic Services

      4. Chapter 4 – Principles, Priorities, Objectives and Plans

      5. Chapter 5 - Best Value

      6. Chapter 6 – Annual Reports, Accounts, Audit and Examination

      7. Chapter 7 – Local Policing

      8. Chapter 8 – Governance and Administration of Police

      9. Chapter 9 – Police Appeals Tribunals

      10. Chapter 10 – Complaints and Investigations

      11. Chapter 11 – Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary in Scotland

      12. Chapter 12 – Co-Operation, Exchange of Information, Etc

      13. Chapter 13 – Provision of Goods and Services

      14. Chapter 14 – Grants

      15. Chapter 15 - Offences

      16. Chapter 16 – Independent Custody Visiting

      17. Chapter 17 – Miscellaneous and General

   2. Part 2 – Fire Reform

      1. Section 101 – the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

      2. Sections 102-110 – Functions

      3. Sections 111-120 – Further Amendments of 2005 Act

      4. Sections 121-123– General

   3. Part 3 – General

4. Parliamentary History