(1)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.”.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may by order modify the declaration.