Title and Reference – PCC/D/020
Subject: The appointment of an LQA (Legally Qualified Advisor)
Report of: Police and Crime Commissioner
Date: 15/10/2024

Summary:

Bedfordshire OPCC has appointed a Legally Qualified Advisor for a misconduct hearing on 15th October 2024. The details have been passed to Professional Standards Department to formally log the appointment and to make contact to arrange the hearing.
The Professional Standards Department for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) requested Bedfordshire OPCC to find a Legally Qualified Advisor from our Cab Rank Rota.
The hearing is being conducted under the new 2020 Regulations and Bedfordshire OPCC have been advised by the Professional Standards Department that they are looking to serve the Reg 30 papers as soon as possible.
You can read more about Legally Qualified Advisors as well as the regulations and selection of misconduct hearings on our website here.

Recommendation:
To note decision
Bedfordshire Acting Chief Executive
I hereby approve the recommendations above.