When an allegation of abuse is made the police investigate the allegation and, providing that there is sufficient evidence, they then interview the individual under police caution, sometimes also under arrest.
Cases where individuals have had the benefit of legal advice and representation from a specialist abuse solicitor at the police station tend to be more easily defendable from both a civil and criminal perspective for a number of reasons:
Kate Hargan, an associate solicitor in our Abuse Team, trained and qualified at a criminal defence firm where she developed a specialism in historic sexual and physical abuse cases. She has represented a number of individuals and institutions ranging from carers and care homes, to teachers at special needs schools and religious organisations.
Kate has substantial experience representing individuals at the police station since 2001. She is a qualified duty solicitor at both the police station and at court and also a supervising solicitor for the police station accreditation process.
Kate Hargan
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