SCOTLAND'S new civilian police watchdog is facing accusations of secrecy after holding vital meetings in private.
SCOTLAND'S new civilian police watchdog is facing accusations of secrecy after holding vital meetings in private.
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Concern over police watchdog’s private meetings By Paul Hutcheon and Tom Gordon
Although board meetings of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) are open to the public, members have been discussing agenda items in private in advance.
George McIrvine, a branch secretary for Unison, said: "Taxpayers have a right to know how their money is being spent and be happy that decisions are in their best interests. An example would be the directors' severance package, which was discussed in private before being approved after five minutes in public."
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