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Status of all recommendations

Results: 391 found
Publication date Publication title Recommendation Reviewed Status
26th August 2026 Joint review of police custody recommendations 1.

Custody operating model and workforce resilience
Police Scotland should, as a matter of priority, develop and implement a revised custody operating model that is aligned to current and projected demand, and supported by a robust workforce strategy. This should include a detailed analysis of estate resilience, staffing requirements, improved resource deployment, and measures to support staff wellbeing and sustainability across the custody estate.

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26th August 2026 Joint review of police custody recommendations 2.

Governance, oversight and delivery of improvement

Police Scotland should strengthen governance, audit and assurance arrangements to ensure consistent and effective oversight and delivery of custody inspection recommendations. This should include improved evaluation of the impact of changes and mechanisms to ensure learning is embedded consistently across all custody centres.

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26th August 2026 Joint review of police custody recommendations 3.

Healthcare provision and partnership delivery

NHS boards should work collaboratively with custody services and key partners to improve the consistency, accessibility and quality of healthcare provision within police custody. This should include addressing variation in clinical governance, strengthening access to mental health services, improving digital systems and information sharing, and ensuring clearer role boundaries between clinical and non-clinical staff.

18th June 2026 Strategic review of policing the Commonwealth Games 2026 1.

Police Scotland should maintain its robust focus on planning arrangements for the Commonwealth Games 2026, while working closely with key partners. By addressing the following areas for development, it can build on the positive progress made during the early stages of planning for the event.

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26th May 2026 HMICS Assurance review of Conduct and Discipline 1.

Police Scotland should review and enhance the content and delivery of training of its Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Behaviour for all those joining the organisation. This review should ensure improved quality, consistency and effectiveness.

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26th May 2026 HMICS Assurance review of Conduct and Discipline 2.

Police Scotland PSD should review its use of the iBase database to ensure compliance with data protection requirements, including conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and establishing policies for record creation, retention and access.

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26th May 2026 HMICS Assurance review of Conduct and Discipline 3.

Police Scotland should implement an effective performance development and appraisal system. This system should be supported by structured training for line managers to enable constructive performance conversations and early intervention in cases of underperformance.

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26th May 2026 HMICS Assurance review of Conduct and Discipline 4.

The Scottish Government should undertake a comprehensive review of The Police Service of Scotland (Performance) Regulations 2014.

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