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The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 and Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 place a duty on HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland and HM Chief Inspector of Prosecution in Scotland respectively, to inspect the state, efficiency and effectiveness of the Scottish Police Authority and Police Service of Scotland and the operation of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. The Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 requires scrutiny bodies to secure continuous improvement in user focus and cooperate and coordinate relevant activity with regard to the exercise of their scrutiny functions.
This Memorandum of Understanding sets out how HMICS and IPS intend to fulfil these duties. It describes our respective powers and responsibilities and proposes a framework for collaborative working that embodies the principles set out in the Crerar Review and priorities to support the development of effective and sustainable public services contained in the Christie Report. This framework is designed to optimise the skills and experience involved in audit and inspection, avoid duplication of effort and minimise the burden of scrutiny.
