Acting for the Appropriate Authority, Trinity Professional Disciplinary and Misconduct barrister, Steven Reed presented a case against PC Kevin Markowski who faced allegations relating to his use of force against Child A, who was aged 16 at the time of the incident. The officer had previously been acquitted of criminal offences, relating to the same incident at the Crown Court.
Following a 2-day hearing, during which Child A and the officer gave live evidence, the panel found that every aspect of the officer’s use of force against Child A was unnecessary and disproportionate. The panel further found that the officer had failed to perform his duties diligently and had acted disrespectfully and discourteously to Child A and a concerned member of the public, who spoke to the officer during the incident. Thereafter, the panel dismissed the officer from the police service.
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Steven specialises in all aspects of Police misconduct. Prior to joining the Bar, Steven was a Police Superintendent. He regularly represents Police Authorities and Police Officers at Misconduct Hearings across England.
Having been recognised as a Leading Junior in 2025's Legal 500, Steven features regularly in the leading legal directory, with recent entries including:
"Steven is an excellent barrister. His advocacy is measured and well thought out"
"Steven has a no-nonsense approach and is quickly able to reassure clients. He is tenacious and his understanding of police conduct matters is second to none"
"A junior with a cool and understated advocacy style"
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