20th Aug 2021News
Michael Rawlinson has successfully appealed a Noise Abatement Notice on behalf of a commercial premises based in North Hertfordshire. Following a contested two-day hearing, and extensive written and oral submissions, the District Judge accepted characterisation of the notice as “premature” and also criticised North Hertfordshire Council for failing to meaningfully investigate the complaint at all […]
26th May 2021Newsletters
Welcome to the latest edition of the Professional Discipline Newsletter. Christopher Geering Editor Foreword Welcome to the latest 2 Hare Court newsletter. Michael Rawlinson reviews his recent High Court success in Chief Constable Nottinghamshire Police v Police Appeals Tribunal which made significant criticism of the confusing allegations the officer faced, and the initial misconduct panel’s […]
24th Mar 2021News
Michael Rawlinson has represented a serving North Yorkshire Police Sergeant acquitted following a jury trial. The officer faced trial at York Crown Court for allegedly sexually assaulting another police officer on two separate occasions. Following a four-day Crown Court trial, involving the extensive cross-examination of serving police officer witnesses, the jury took just 30 minutes […]
4th Feb 2021News
Michael Rawlinson of 2 Hare Court has represented a Detective Constable from Lancashire who today has been cleared of Gross Misconduct at a disciplinary hearing. The officer faced dismissal, and was accused of various matters including serious allegations that he had acted dishonestly in seeking an exemption from a speeding offence committed whilst on duty. […]
6th Nov 2020News
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Professional Discipline Newsletter. Christopher Geering Editor Foreword Welcome to the Autumn edition of the 2 Hare Court Professional Discipline Newsletter. Michael Rawlinson considers the recent Court of Appeal decision in W80 – in the context of regulatory proceedings, does the criminal or civil law of self-defence apply to […]