3.3.3: Policing

Uphold and enforce the law and maintain the peace.

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The police have a duty to uphold and enforce the law and maintain the peace in Scotland. The Police (Scotland) Act 1967 provides for the sharing of legal responsibility for policing between Scottish Ministers, police authorities and Chief Constables.

Stakeholder(s):

• Scottish Ministers


• Police Authorities


• Chief Constables

Indicator(s):

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