In criminal and misconduct cases difficult decisions have to be made in consultation with the member and friend as to whether or not the member should answer questions when interviewed under caution. The decision whether or not to answer questions in interview, or to put forward a written response, is a difficult one and the member is often under pressure to provide an account.

Cover for Federation members

In Criminal & Misconduct matters, the Federation provides cover for members requiring:

Legal advice:

• at all stages of criminal or misconduct investigations at no cost to the member provided it arises from or relates to police duty
• in all other misconduct hearings for member facing charges or a friend representing the member

Legal representation:

• in any criminal proceedings arising from or relating to police duty at no cost to member (with some conditions)
• in any misconduct hearing (and in appropriate cases appeals to the Police Appeals Tribunal) in which member denies the offence and where the ultimate sanction of dismissal is available

Contact us

Members should in the first instance seek authority from the Branch Board before contact us; however in cases of emergency where a member has been arrested access to a lawyer can be obtained outside normal office hours by calling

0800 908 977

This line operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.