Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (repealed)

Part I — Organisation of Police Forces

Police areas, police authorities and police forces

Police areas

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Police authorities and their functions

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Establishments of police forces

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Chief constables

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Provision of advice and assistance to international organisations etc.

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Incorporation of joint police boards.

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Ranks

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Constables engaged on service outside their force.

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Employees other than constables

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Land: compulsory acquisition, etc.

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General provisions

Causing disaffection.

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Local inquiries.

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Watching of premises or land under agreement with occupier

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Extra policing of locality where works are being constructed

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Annual and other reports by chief constable

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Declaration to be made by constables on appointment

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General functions and jurisdiction of constables

General functions and jurisdiction of constables

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Jurisdiction of constables as respects execution of warrants in border counties of England and Scotland

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Amalgamations

Schemes for amalgamation of police forces

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Power of Secretary of State to make amalgamation schemes

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Amendment and revocation of amalgamation scheme

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Compensation of officers prejudicially affected by amalgamation scheme

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Chief constable of police force affected by amalgamation scheme

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Constables engaged on central service or on overseas police service

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Transitory provisions

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Part II — Central Administration and Supervision and Common Services

Functions of the Secretary of State

Regulations as to government and administration of police forces

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Regulations for police cadets

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Regulations as to standard of equipment

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Local inquiries

29

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Disciplinary appeals

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Powers of Secretary of State in relation to compulsory retirement of chief constable, etc.

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Police grant

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Inspectors of constabulary

Inspectors of constabulary

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Assistant inspectors and staff officers

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Pensions of inspectors and assistant inspectors

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Common services

Central training and other common services

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Research

37

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Central service on police duties

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Part III — Miscellaneous and General

Remedies and complaints against police

Liability for wrongful acts of constables

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Information as to manner of dealing with complaints

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Offences and legal proceedings

Assaults on constables, etc.

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Causing disaffection

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Impersonation, etc.

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Offences by constables

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Warrant to search for police accoutrements and clothing

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Miscellaneous

Rewards

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Criminal statistics

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Supplemental

Regulations, rules and orders

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Financial provisions

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Meaning of " police area ", etc.

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General interpretation

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Consequential amendments, repeals and savings

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Short title, extent and commencement

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SCHEDULE 1

SCHEDULE 2

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SCHEDULE 3

Notice of appeal

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Respondent

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Inquiries

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Notice and effect of determinations

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Rules

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SCHEDULE 4

THE DOGS ACT 1906 — (6 Edw. 7 c.32)

In section 8(b), for the words "the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890" there shall be substituted the words " the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS ACT 1933 — (23 & 24 Geo. 5 c.12)

In section 107(1), in the definition of " chief officer of police " for the words "the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890" there shall be substituted the words " the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

THE FIREARMS ACT 1937 — (1 Edw. 8 and 1 Geo. 6 c.12)

In Schedule 3, after the words " the Police Act 1964 " there shall be inserted the words " or under section 41 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

THE POLICE (OVERSEAS SERVICE) ACT 1945 — (9 & 10 Geo. 6 c.17)

In section 3(1), the words "the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 or" shall be omitted and after the words " the Police Act 1964 " there shall be inserted the words " or of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1947 — (10 & 11 Geo. 6. c. 43)

In Schedule 6, the entry relating to section 15 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 shall be omitted and there shall be inserted the following entry:—

THE POLICE PENSIONS ACT 1948 — (11 & 12 Geo. 6 c.24)

In section 8(1), in the definition of " police authority " the words "the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 or" shall be omitted and after the words " the Police Act 1964 " there shall be inserted the words " or of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ", and in the definition of " police force " the words " the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 or " shall be omitted and after the words " the Police Act 1964 " there shall be inserted the words " or of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

THE CIVIL DEFENCE ACT 1948 — (12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6 c. 5)

In section 4(6)(b), for the words from "' section eleven of the Police (Scotland) Act, 1946 " to the end there shall be substituted the words " ' section 10 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 on police authorities to acquire compulsorily land required for the purposes of their functions under that Act' ".

THE HOMICIDE ACT 1957 — (5 & 6 Eliz. 2 c.11)

In section 5(5)(a), for the words " section forty of the Police (Scotland) Act, 1956 " there shall be substituted the words " section 50 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

THE OVERSEAS SERVICE ACT 1958 — (6 & 7 Eliz. 2 c.14)

In section 5(2)(b), for the words " section twenty-three of the Police (Scotland) Act, 1956 " there shall be substituted the words " section 24 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

THE POLICE ACT 1964 — (1964 c.48)

In section 19(6), for the words " section 5 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 " there shall be substituted the words " section 18 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

In section 44(3)(e), for the words " section 11 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 " there shall be substituted the words " section 26 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

In section 45(2), after the word " section " there shall be inserted the words " or section 26(8) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (including the last-mentioned subsection as applied by section 27(3) of the said Act) ".

In section 64(4), after the words " any provision of this Act" there shall be inserted the words " (including any provision of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 which re-enacts any provision of this Act repealed by that Act) ".

THE FIREARMS ACT 1965 — (1965 c. 44)

In Schedule 1, in paragraph 2, after the words " the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 " there shall be inserted the words " or against section 41 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

THE NATIONAL INSURANCE (INDUSTRIAL INJURIES) ACT 1965 — (1965 c. 52)

In section 77, for the words " the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 " there shall be substituted the words " the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ".

THE SUPERANNUATION (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1967 — (1967 c. 28)

In section 13(3), for the words from 'sections 11A' to the end there shall be substituted the words ' sections 27 and 8 respectively of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967'.

THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1967 — (1967. c. 76)

In section 24(7)(c), for the words ' Police (Scotland) Act 1956 ' there shall be substituted the words ' Police (Scotland) Act 1967 '.

In section 81(12)(a), for the words ' section 13 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 ' there shall be substituted the words ' section 9 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 '.

SCHEDULE 5

PART I — Enactments Consolidated

PART II — Enactments which are Spent or Superseded

Police areas.

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26B

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26C

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Central service on police duties.

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Liability for wrongful acts of constables.

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SCHEDULE I

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Police Appeals Tribunals

Casting vote

Hearing

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Effect

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Tribunal remuneration and expenses

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Expenses of proceedings

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Interpretation

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The Dogs Act 1906

In section 8(b), for the words “the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

The Children and Young Persons Act 1933

In section 107(1), in the definition of “chief officer of police” for the words “the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

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The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947

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The Police Act 1964

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The Firearms Act 1965

The National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Act 1965

In section 77, for the words “the Police (Scotlnad) Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

The Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1967

In section 13(3), for the wors from “sections 11A” to the end there shall be substituted the words “ sections 27 and 8 respectively of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

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SCHEDULE

Editorial notes

[^key-3804d8645c408bfb4fdf8795d2ab831a]: Act repealed (except for ss. 32A, 42) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121); ss. 32A, 42 omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(c)(d)

Constables engaged on service outside their force.

Liability for wrongful acts of constables.

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In section 8(b), for the words “the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

In section 107(1), in the definition of “chief officer of police” for the words “the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

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In section 77, for the words “the Police (Scotlnad) Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

In section 13(3), for the wors from “sections 11A” to the end there shall be substituted the words “ sections 27 and 8 respectively of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

Chief constables.

Certification of police custody and security officers

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9B

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Research.

Constables engaged on service outside their force.

Liability for wrongful acts of constables.

Information as to manner of dealing with complaints.

Causing disaffection.

Provision of advice and assistance to international organisations etc.

Consequential amendments, repeals and savings.

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In section 8(b), for the words “the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

In section 107(1), in the definition of “chief officer of police” for the words “the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

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In section 77, for the words “the Police (Scotlnad) Act 1956” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

In section 13(3), for the wors from “sections 11A” to the end there shall be substituted the words “ sections 27 and 8 respectively of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

Constables engaged on central service or on overseas police service.

Examination of handling of complaints against constables.

Impersonation, etc.

Warrant to search for police accoutrements and clothing.

Collaboration agreements.

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In section 8(b), for the words “the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

In section 107(1), in the definition of “chief officer of police” for the words “the Police (Scotland) Act, 1890” there shall be substituted the words “ the Police (Scotland) Act 1967 ”.

In Schedule 6, the entry relating to section 15 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1956 shall be omitted and there shall be inserted the following entry:—