How We help - Misconduct
What Representation can I receive?
If you are subject to a criminal allegation then as long as you fulfil the funding requirements you can access the services of our retained solicitors Slater & Gordon Solicitors. We also utilise Haworth and Gallagher and Hogan Brown solicitors. The rules regarding funding rules are complex and complicated but as a rule of thumb it has to be within the duties of a police officer carrying out your role.Examples
- Officer 'A' whilst engaged in the arrest of an offender causes injury and the offender alleges the police officer has used excess force in causing the injury.
- Officer 'B' is alleged to have carried out questionable checks on computer systems which may not be for a policing purpose and the officer is saying they are legitimate checks.
- Officer 'C' involved driving allegations whilst engaged in a pursuit or response run
- Officer 'D' involved in a death after police contact or serious injury
Examples which wouldn't necessarily be covered by the rules.
Funding applications for representation for these have to be made through Legal Insurance management Scheme (LIM) but this is only accessible of you are a member of Merseyside Police Federation Group Insurance Scheme.
You may be entitled to be represented at a Hearing by a barrister depending on the facts of the case. Your Federation Friend will be able to advise you regarding this should you find yourself unfortunate enough to be going to a hearing.
Those who have legal expenses cover on household insurance policies please read carefully. Where they may cover for a criminal allegation the small print normally excludes internal discipline.
