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Police Scotland chief constable Jo Farrell has said 11 officers convicted of crimes, including violence against women and girls, are still being paid, while 80 suspended officers cost taxpayers £4.5m a year. She blamed slow disciplinary procedures for delays in dismissing officers, describing the situation as "intolerable". Farrell told the Scottish Parliament's Criminal Justice Committee that reforms were needed to speed up hearings and improve transparency. Justice Secretary Neil Gray said new regulations had been introduced to allow the force to act more quickly following convictions, while strengthening support for victims and witnesses.
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