Police Scotland postpones controversial clean-shaven policy

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Police Scotland postpones controversial clean-shaven policy

The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) had previously expressed 'serious concerns' over the policy which has now been postponed to allow for further examination of its substance.

Date - 25th July 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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Police Scotland has decided to postpone the implementation of its clean-shaven policy after "listening to the lived experience" of officers and taking health and safety advice. Assistant Chief Constable Alan Speirs said:...

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