Governance and Accountability Framework
20 Jan 2026
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This framework document is agreed between the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner and the Scottish Ministers.
It summarises how PIRC and Scottish Government will work together, and the key roles and responsibilities of:
- The Commissioner;
- The Statutory Advisory Board;
- The PIRC Accountable Officer
- The Scottish Ministers; and
- The Portfolio Accountable Officer within the Scottish Government.