PART 1Police reform

CHAPTER 11Her Majesty's inspectors of constabulary in Scotland

81Power to give directions after adverse HMICS report

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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—

I2a

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

I1b

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.

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

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