UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Who is responsible for maintaining law and order in Scotland?
AThe Metropolitan Police, which holds UK-wide jurisdiction including Scotland
BA single national police force called Police Scotland ✓
CSeveral separate local police forces each based in different regional areas
DThe Scottish Army, which has a dedicated domestic policing and security role
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is A single national police force called Police Scotland.
Police Scotland is a single national police force responsible for maintaining law and order in Scotland. England and Wales have separate police forces in different regions.
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