Trinity Professional Disciplinary and Misconduct barrister, Steven Reed, successfully defended PC Reilly at a Police Misconduct Hearing that took place on 26 and 27 November 2025, at North Wales Police Headquarters.
PC Reilly faced allegations that he had provided false testimony whilst giving evidence at Court, which the appropriate authority alleged amounted to breaches of the honesty and integrity and discreditable conduct standards of professional behaviour.
Reliant on expert medical evidence, Steven successfully advanced arguments that PC Reilly was entitled to protections from the Equality Act 2010 in these proceedings. Having heard all the evidence, the Panel concluded that PC Reilly’s accepted incorrect answers were not dishonest and instead were genuine errors, caused by a combination of the factual circumstances in which he gave his evidence and his engagement of his disabilities.
Accordingly, the Panel found that the allegations were unproved and dismissed all the allegations against PC Reilly.
Steven was instructed by Mr Dan Weed and Mr Chris Corkindale from Burton Copeland in this case.
Steven specialises in all aspects of Police misconduct. Prior to joining the Bar, Steven was a Police Superintendent. He regularly represents Police Officers and Police Authorities at Misconduct Hearings across England and Wales.
Having been recognised as a Tier 1 Leading Junior under Professional Disciplinary Law in 2026's Legal 500, Steven features regularly in the leading legal directory, with recent entries including:
"His advice is always timely, thorough and well set out, making it easy to relay to the lay client. He is approachable and always happy to answer any questions on a case."
"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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