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Police Investigations and Review Commissioner for Scotland

Commissioner publishes report on the handling of complaints by Police Scotland

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has published a report containing a series of findings and recommendations following an audit of Police Scotland’s triage procedures for the handling of complaints made by the public.

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PIRC Annual Report 2021-2022

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) today issued her annual report for 2021-2022.

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PIRC announces Myeloma UK as charity of the year 2022-23

A key part of our staff engagement and culture at the PIRC is our charitable giving and this year’s cause is one close to our heart, as we raise funds in memory of a colleague.

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PIRC revise Statutory Guidance for police complaint handling

Revised statutory guidance for handling complaints about the police in Scotland has been issued  by the PIRC.

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Public consultation begins

A public consultation regarding new legislation on the handling of complaints against the police is now live.

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PIRC charity cheque presentation

Each financial year PIRC select a charity to support over the course of the year and Chris’s House were the beneficiaries for the year 2021/22.

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Annual Report 2020-21: continuing to foster more of a learning culture within policing

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner highlights positive outcomes of continuing to foster more of a learning culture within policing and pays tribute to PIRC staff.

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PIRC announces Chris’s House as charity of the year 2021-22

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) is delighted to announce our staff have chosen to support Chris’s House as our charity of the year 2021-22.

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Business Plan: challenging year, but cautious optimism for months ahead

The PIRC 2021-22 Business Plan, outlining the organisation’s key priorities for the year ahead, has been published.

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Review of police custody procedures following PIRC investigations

A series of reports issued by the PIRC has led to a significant police review of how people are dealt with while in custody.

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Robust guidance issued to police on complaint handling

Comprehensive new statutory guidance for handling complaints about the police in Scotland has been drawn up by the PIRC, bringing greater transparency, accountability and an increased focus on improvement.