Legal
INTRODUCING LEGAL
Our Legal department is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance for all the different departments within Lancashire Constabulary as well as other varied tasks including the disclosure of information where required and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
MEET THE TEAMS
The Legal Services team is made up of Solicitors and Paralegals, supported by a practice manager and admin team, who provide advice to officers and staff across the Constabulary and represent the interests of the Chief Constable and the force. They also deal with any civil claims brought against the Constabulary and employment queries from HR or other departments.
This team is responsible for providing disclosure of police information to local authorities, solicitors and courts in connection with family court proceedings. When the cases include ongoing criminal proceedings, the team liaise with officers to make sure live investigations aren’t prejudiced.
The DBS Team carries out DBS checks for employment purposes when they’re required.