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PIRC Annual Report 2022-2023

PIRC Annual Report 2022-2023

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) publishes Annual Report for 2022-2023.

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New vacancy - reports manager

Looking for your next move? We are recruiting a reports manager, in a fixed term role, to work alongside our Investigations team.

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New vacancy - solicitor

We are currently looking to recruit a solicitor to join our team in Hamilton.

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Scottish Parliament call for views on new law

Consultation opened 26 Sept 2023 and closes 8 Dec 2023.

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PIRC launches new website

In our tenth year, we are delighted to announce the launch of a new, user-friendly website.

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Commissioner publishes new two-year Strategic Plan

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has published a new Strategic Plan which outlines her vision for the organisation and key priorities for the next two years.

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PIRC proudly donates to MyleomaUK

The Police Investigation and Review Commissioner (PIRC) proudly presents a charity cheque in memory of their colleague. Thanks to the generosity of their staff at various charity raising events throughout last year, PIRC is delighted to present a cheque for £1600 to MyleomaUK.

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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.