44. Mr. Ron Brownasked the Solicitor-General for Scotland how many policemen were prosecuted for breaches of discipline during 1985.
§ The Solicitor-Generalfor Scotland: My Department does not prosecute policemen, or any other person, simply for breaches of discipline. Prosecutions are only undertaken in respect of breaches of the criminal law. Breaches of police discipline are a matter for chief constables or, in the case of officers above the rank of chief superintendent, police authorities. Should the case be reported to the procurator fiscal and Crown Office and reveal no criminal conduct, but a possible disciplinary breach, it may be referred to the deputy chief constable for such action, if any, as he considers appropriate.