S7E3: Sharing opinions – when is it wrong for a regulator to interfere with an individual's right to express their opinions and beliefs?

S7E5: Command of Armed Operations – Part 2

In the second part of this podcast, Deborah Britstone of 3D Solicitors and John Beggs KC of Serjeants Inn Chambers continue their exploration of the expectations of those in command of armed operations including pre-strike considerations and post-incident imperatives.

S7E4: Command of Armed Police Operations – Part 1

In this first part of a two-part podcast, Deborah Britstone of 3D Solicitors and John Beggs KC of Serjeants Inn Chambers discuss the command of police operations.  In this first episode, they discuss the key considerations in planning and commanding armed operations and the main vulnerabilities of police commanders in any subsequent legal proceedings.

S7E3: Sharing opinions – when is it wrong for a regulator to interfere with an individual's right to express their opinions and beliefs?

A psychologist, was accused of misconduct having retweeted and commented on social media posts which were critical of or disagreed with the Government's approach the Covid-19 pandemic. In light of this case, Daniel Berke and Mark Harries KC examine when a regulator may go too far in trying to limit the exercise of free speech and beliefs, and when it is appropriate to intervene.

S7E2: The 10 rules for being a successful police witness

Dijen Basu KC and Daniel Berke discuss how police officers can be more effective as witnesses in court, giving vital tips and insights on how to prepare and present evidence.

S7E1: Expert Evidence in Police Misconduct Cases

Deborah Britstone of 3D Solicitors and Alexander dos Santos of Serjeants Inn Chambers discuss the presentation of expert evidence in police misconduct cases and when it might be appropriate to ask a Panel to consider hearing the expert evidence concurrently, known as 'hot-tubbing'.