what are the real issues that may affect Road policing in Scotland in the foreseable future?
106207
As always, the Scots...
953619
I predict that if enough people start driving non-fossil fuel cars that governments will just find another way to tax drivers.  People can't understand that it's possible to have good roads that are well maintained without the government running them.  \n\nActually, governments would love this: Put a per-mile tax on all cars and require that everyone install a GPS that tracks position and broadcasts it to the government agency so the tax can be paid.  Then of course the police will want access to the position data for "safety" reasons.  Then Hooray! Total surveilence!  If you complain then you must have something to hide.  After all, we're doing it for the children.
454755
As long as there are conflicting interest between individual impulses and the overall needs of the community, there will be laws. Laws set boundaries so that people can interact positively, causing minimum damage to each other. Whether it's following traffic laws (e.g. who gets to go first, where each car can drive in what direction, etc. to avoid accidents) to international trade (how much different currencies are worth, how much has to be paid for items, etc.), it is all about creating a benefit for the overall community so that we all can have better lives.
983038
Anything is possible, I can see a few complications down the road... but what the hay... cross those bridges when you get there!!
1036397
Being in Law Enforcement, I will tell you that every Agency has it's own set of guidelines, traffic violations of the non serious matter will not hurt you in most cases. Those of a serious matter will surely not be good. Any type of criminal background will be a negative for you. It simply comes to a decision by the Supervisors as to what the crime amounts to and how the disposition was handled.
1121350
He has no choice. At this point, Blair showing anything less than 101% support for the police would completely destroy their credibility. We'd see attacks on officers, and perhaps even large riots.\n\nBest thing to do is to publicly smooth relations between police and public, while privately trying to sort out the gigantic mess the police force is obviously in.
460279
doubtful, but it would depend on the area and when those offences happened
1018323
Dude, \n\nDon't worry scotlands a nice little country, \n\nYou'll always be able to count on my support!!\n\nCheers!!\n\n(Now get out there and qualify you guys, please?)
480015
Not quite, but there is the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001....\n\nhttp://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2001/20010016.htm
765092
tough question, how much is public drilling and how much is corperate?  The New Government would have to negotiate with the oil companies in all fairness I should imagine.  Kind of hate to bust up the Union Flag though although the islamic lawsuits would likely get rid of all those crosses first.   4-5 million folks in Scotland what percentage is not Scottish?  Tough decision going off on your own the US almost did not make it in spite of all the natural resources.  How is Labour going to maintain itself based on the per capita (those that do not want to work) unemployment versus jobs and oh yes the free medical!  Don't get me wrong I love Scotland I just fear for it.\n\n\nEDIT  GW wanted the Scotch and did not invade so nyay.
914894
The War in Iraq, Immigration, Taxes, law and order, New Prime Minister, Sleaze, the Economy.\n\nThe election isn't for a while so the issues are likely to change but currently its in the order listed if you knock on doors.
714969
PCSO duties,At the moment,although there are plans to increase their duties.\nPCSOs are not police officers and do not perform the same duties. Schedule 4 of the Police Reform Act 2002 sets out the powers available to PCSOs:\n\nIssue fixed penalty tickets for minor anti-social behaviour \nConfiscate alcohol being consumed in designated public places \nConfiscate tobacco from young people \nEnter and search premises to save life and limb or prevent serious damage \nSeize vehicles used to cause harm to other persons \nremove abandoned vehicles \nCarry out road checks in the company of a constable \nenforce cordoned areas in the event of a suspected terrorist incident \nSearch bags and stop and search motor vehicles with a constable under the terrorism Act 2000 \nRequire the name and address of a person acting in an anti-social manner \nDetain a person for up to 30 minutes pending the arrival of a constable \nUse reasonable force to detain a person under certain circumstances
707965
I don't know about the straight jacket supply, but you might want to buy that bottle of scotch now, because I suspect there will be a run on it next week.  Oh, and, don't get in a car with any liberal headed for Chapaquitic.  It might be best to avoid the roads altogether until they have had a chance to sleep it off.
10927
Corruption is the problem.  Be careful handing out cash.  If the cop is honest, you could be charged with bribing a law enforcement officer.
1020932
Mikey are you for real, they start on around £22,000 and things go up from there!!! In answer to the question yes I do think most police are dishonest send a thief to catch a thief as my dear old dad used to say!!! Also kilroymaster needs to open his eyes and see that the police condemn groups of people on a daily basis from the actions of a few, I ride a motorbike and come summertime can't travel more than two miles without being pulled because some bikers speed, use illegal cans and numberplates etc. look at their shoot to kill policy on trains, all of a sudden everyone carrying a back pack and running for a train is a terrrorist!!!
433670
From what I've read, the Right to Strike is fairly undeveloped and highly debated in British politics. I am not sure what the status of the issue is at this point.
410120
Think about what would happen if suddenly everyone decided that they were tired of "keep right" when they drove. They wanted to drive on the left side too.\n\nThere aren't enough cops in the world to MAKE people drive on the right side of the line. \n\nA stronger example occurred in the LA riots a decade or so back. Law enforcement could not stop the looting. But a television image did. It was footage of a man carrying a freshly "liberated" TV set being set upon by a small gang robbed of it. Easier than going to the store, I suppose.\n\nBut the image brought home to people the eventual consequenses of anarchy, the idea that laws to protect propery were protecting THEIR property too. Due to this image, the SOCIAL CONTRACT again went into effect.\n\nSo my conclusion is that the social contract -- self-discipline and self-governance -- is the most important aspect of our society.