Trinity Professional Disciplinary and Misconduct barrister, Steven Reed, successfully defended former T/PS Jason Clay at a Police Misconduct Hearing conducted over 12 and 13 May 2025 at West Yorkshire Police HQ in Wakefield.
Former T/PS Clay faced a series of allegations, which included that he had abused his position of trust as a police officer to form a sexual relationship with a member of the public; and that the sexual relationship had resulted in the member of public becoming pregnant.
Following the two day Misconduct Hearing, the former officer was cleared of all allegations of sexual impropriety.
The Misconduct Panel found that the former officer’s actions in other allegations amounted to misconduct only. The Panel’s findings concluded the misconduct hearing without Mr Clay facing any sanction.
Steven was instructed by Kirsty Covey of Burton Copeland Solicitors.
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.
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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