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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)

Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S7W-03683

Asked by: Julie MacDougall, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK
Date lodged: Friday, 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 1 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made by Police Scotland to fully address bullying and officer misconduct within the force.

Matters relating to conduct and organisational culture are operational responsibilities for the Chief Constable, who is accountable to the Scottish Police Authority.

Since Dame Elish Angiolini's 2020 review of complaints handling and misconduct, Police Scotland has undertaken significant work to improve organisational culture and address equality, diversity and inclusion recommendations. This has included implementing recommendations through its Policing Together strategy and appointing an Assistant Chief Constable to lead this programme of work.

Progress in implementing the review's recommendations has been reported publicly through a series of thematic progress reports and updates to the Scottish Parliament. All non-legislative policing recommendations arising from the review have now been delivered.

The Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Act 2025 strengthens integrity, accountability and vetting arrangements and supports further reform through updated conduct regulations intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of police misconduct procedures.

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Question reference: S7W-03683

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