Point in time view as at 01/04/2016.
Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, Section 21 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 11 August 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)Constables are, in the carrying out of their functions (including any functions held by virtue of being a deputy chief constable, an assistant chief constable or a local commander), subject to the direction and control of the chief constable.
(2)A constable must—
(a)carry out lawful orders, and
(b)punctually and promptly perform all appointed duties and attend to all matters within the scope of that constable's office.
(3)Police staff and police cadets are, in the carrying out of their functions, subject to the direction and control of (and may be dismissed by) the chief constable.
Commencement Information
I1S. 21 in force at 1.4.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2
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