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Two CHRs have been published by the Review team this week, examining Police Scotland's handling of four complaints made against them.

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The PIRC Annual Report and Accounts has highlighted a culture of learning and development as key to improving confidence in policing in Scotland.

The report, published today, also points to more constructive engagement with policing bodies.

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Eleven CHRs have been published by the Review Team this week, which examined Police Scotland's handling of a total of 37 complaints made against them.

Three CHRs have been published by the Review Team this week, which examined a total of seven complaints made against Police Scotland.

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Five CHRs have been published by the Review Team this week, which examined a total of 21 complaints made against Police Scotland.

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Two CHRs have been published by the Review Team this week, which examined a total of 14 complaints made against Police Scotland.

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Two CHRs have been published by the Review Team this week, which examined a total of three complaints made against Police Scotland.

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One CHR has been published by the Review Team this week, which reviewed Police Scotland’s handling of three complaints and found all were dealt with to a reasonable standard.

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Six CHRs have been published by the Review Team this week, with just under half the complaints reasonably handled by police.

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The vast majority of Taser use by police in Scotland in the last year has been found to be necessary, proportionate and justified.

The findings are highlighted in the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) 2018-19 annual report.

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