Cash-strapped Police Scotland has paid out more than £2million in compensation claims in the last six months. It follows a series of costly legal actions raised against it in the courts and employment tribunals from both staff and members of the public.
The majority of the compensation – about £1.5million – was paid in out-of-court settlements. Twenty-three cases were brought by members of the public against Police Scotland.
Ten involved damage to property and six were as a result of injuries suffered. Twelve actions were raised by police and civilian staff. They included claims of unfair dismissal and sex and disability discrimination.
