Complaint Handling Reviews

The Complaints

The complaints in this case arose after the applicant was arrested and interviewed in relation to an alleged assault against his ex-partner. 

We have reviewed the handling of one complaint, namely that: 

1. The applicant was arrested and interviewed by a police officer who has a family connection with the victim of the alleged crime. 

Police Scotland's Decision

Police Scotland upheld the applicant’s complaint. 

Our Findings

We have found that Police Scotland handled the applicant’s complaint to a reasonable standard. 

Police Bodies: Police Scotland