Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
Audit Scotland supports the Auditor General for Scotland (AGS) and the Accounts Commission for Scotland. The AGS is appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) for a single...
Read scorecard → 02 OmbudsmanThe Scottish Public Services Ombudsman is appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) for a single non-renewable 7-year term and can be removed only for cause on address of the...
Read scorecard → 03 Ethics CommissionThe Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland is appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) for a renewable 5-year term and can be removed only for cause on...
Read scorecard → 04 Civilian ReviewThe PIRC is established under section 33 of the Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006, significantly expanded by the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 and the...
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