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Adam Birkby successfully defends police officer in gross misconduct proceedings

18/08/2023

Adam Birkby represented a police officer facing multiple allegations of breaching the Standards of Professional Discipline arising out of his use of force when arresting a child at a school for pupils with behavioural problems. The officer was cleared of all charges following a 4-day gross misconduct hearing.

Adam was instructed by Darren Cook of Gorvins solicitors,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-66460690

https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/lincolnshire-police-officer-cleared-misconduct-8670338

Adam is a deputy head of the Regulatory and Disciplinary Team. He regularly acts for police officers of all ranks across the country in misconduct, criminal and inquest proceedings. He is ranked as a leading junior for professional disciplinary law in The Legal 500: ‘He has excellent tactical understanding and easily establishes a rapport with clients.’

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