(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Police (Scotland) Regulations 1976 (“the principal Regulations”).
Regulations 2 and 3 make minor amendments in relation to arrangements for shifts for constables below the rank of superintendent and in relation to holidays for inspectors.
Regulations 4 and 6 of these Regulations (which, by virtue of regulation 1(2)(a) and (c), are retrospective) increase certain allowances.
Regulation 5 makes provision for the pay of chief constables and assistant chief constables. This provision is also retrospective. Retrospection is authorised by section 26(3) of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967.