PART 1Police reform
CHAPTER 2The Police Service of Scotland
Constables: appointment, ranks and terms of office
10Constable’s declaration
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An appointment of an individual as a constable has effect only where the individual has made a declaration in the following terms before a sheriff or justice of the peace—
I, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of constable with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality,and that I will uphold fundamental human rights and accord equal respect to all people, according to law.
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The Scottish Ministers may by order modify the declaration.