Scottish police cells to be privatised?

Scottish Mnisters have been urged to consider privatising the running of custody cells in Scotland's police stations.

In a critical report published today, the country's police watchdog says there is "no compelling reason" for such cells to be run by police forces.

Paddy Tomkins, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary, suggests privatising the management of these units – or putting them under the control of new national body the Scottish Police Services Authority – would deliver savings that would free up officers for front-line duties.

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