The SPF said some officers would have to shave twice a day for the FFP3 masks to work and warned the edict would mean they faced misconduct charges if they refused. Police Scotland was forced to ...

Police Scotland has scrapped plans to ban officers from having beards. The proposed clean-shaven policy was due to be introduced in May 2023, but was postponed amid a wave of complaints.

Top brass sparked fury by announcing a ban on facial hair for most frontline officers and civilian staff, claiming it would ensure the effectiveness of protective FFP3 masks. Chiefs have now ...

The proposed clean-shaven policy was due to be introduced in May 2023, but was postponed amid a wave of complaints.

Police Scotland initially said the proposals would give workers the “best protection” while wearing protective FFP3 masks on duty. Four officers took legal action over the policy last year. The ...

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The proposed bill would exempt individuals who need to wear masks for health or for their religious faith or safety on the job. Penalties for those who flout the measure and intentionally wear ...

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