A constable must at all times abstain from any activity which is likely to interfere with the impartial discharge of that constable’s duties or which is likely to give rise to the impression amongst members of the public that it may so interfere; and, in particular, a constable must not take any active part in politics.

A constable must not, unless that constable has previously given written notice to the chief constable, receive a lodger in a house in which that constable resides and in respect of which that constable receives a replacement allowance (within the meaning of the Police (Scotland) Regulations 200438) or sub-let any part of such a house.

A constable must not wilfully refuse or neglect to discharge any lawful debt.