40 years ago, the British police had unbridled power and control over the treatment of detainees and suspects, and false confessions were beaten out of many ordinary citizens. They were rightly called Police Courts! In the 1980s, the government introduced a law that brought in effective checks on the powers of the police and safeguarded the treatment of detainees and suspects.To make it effective, this law was to be superintended by a strong defence solicitor service. Many lawyers committed to upholding the rule of law and serving in local communities signed up to the Duty Solicitor scheme. It ensured that as long as the police service was open for business, there were solicitors on hand to advise, assist and represent detainees and suspects at the police station, in every locality; and beyond if the matter went to court.
Many law firms became specialist criminal practices. Also with that came the mega criminal law firms providing an impersonal service. Foresters Solicitors was set up in 1993.
read more › Advice, assistance and representation at the police station and any interview under caution, whether by police or other statutory body. With the closure of many advice centres many ordinary people find access to justice a daunting prospect. Come and talk to us about your consumer or general legal problem and we will help you access appropriate legal advice. We provide representation in all areas including defending speeding, document, alcohol / drug driving, and other charges and assist in putting forward mitigation and /or special reasons to avoid disqualification or points.
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