Soldiers, civil servants, and other public employees are held to special ethical standards, set out in internal procedures, orders, and the Civil Service Regulations.
Disciplinary charges and a conviction can carry far-reaching consequences, including demotion, reassignment, or suspension. In severe cases, a conviction can even lead to dismissal or the termination of a service commitment.
Disciplinary proceedings are often the final stage of a process that began with a criminal or disciplinary investigation. That is why legal guidance matters from the moment allegations are first raised – and certainly once disciplinary proceedings or charges are brought.
Our clients in this area include conscripts, career soldiers, police officers, senior officers in the police and the security services, and civil servants.
How we can help
- Preparation for questioning
- Disciplinary hearings
- Guidance throughout disciplinary proceedings
- Representation before disciplinary tribunals
- Suspension, dismissal, and removal proceedings