23 May 2013
The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 seeks to place local communities at the heart of the provision of police and fire and rescue services. This review by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS), supported by HM Fire Service Inspectorate (HMFSI), provides an early overview of emerging arrangements.
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Number | Recommendation |
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1 | HMICS and HMFSI should engage with Audit Scotland to reach agreement on arrangements to review progress on the introduction of local scrutiny and engagement structures and to consider how this will fit into a wider inspection and audit process that minimises the burden of inspection on service providers. |
Publication type:
Inspection report