This information applies to Scotland
You can find the information on this subject in a leaflet produced by the Police Complaints Commission for Scotland:
A guide to the role of the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland
The leaflet is also available from:-
Police Complaints Commission for Scotland
PO Box 26300
Hamilton
ML3 3AR
Freephone: 0808 178 5577
Email: enquiries@pcc-scotland.org
Website: www.pcc-scotland.org