User Tools

Site Tools


id_cards

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revision Previous revision
Next revision
Previous revision
id_cards [2017/10/19 11:34]
frescom
id_cards [2018/06/20 14:26] (current)
frescom
Line 21: Line 21:
 The General Criminal contract (6.63) does stipulate the need for an ID card. It basically says reps covering duty cases should have ID cards. The contract also (9.46) says that ID cards are required where there are local instructions in place. Presumably the cards are not needed for own client matters or where there are no local instructions.  ​ The General Criminal contract (6.63) does stipulate the need for an ID card. It basically says reps covering duty cases should have ID cards. The contract also (9.46) says that ID cards are required where there are local instructions in place. Presumably the cards are not needed for own client matters or where there are no local instructions.  ​
  
-====== ​"6.63 You must ensure that all staff undertaking Police Station Duty Solicitor work carry an identification card as specified by us for production when attending Police Stations."​ +"6.63 You must ensure that all staff undertaking Police Station Duty Solicitor work carry an identification card as specified by us for production when attending Police Stations."​ 
 + 
 "9.46 Where required by local instructions,​ all staff undertaking Police Station Duty Solicitor work must carry an identification card as specified by us for production when attending Police Stations."​ "9.46 Where required by local instructions,​ all staff undertaking Police Station Duty Solicitor work must carry an identification card as specified by us for production when attending Police Stations."​
- ​======+
  
 === SUMMARY === === SUMMARY ===
 In summary reps do not always need ID. But that's just me being a pedantic lawyer! We still advise reps to carry ID. Its just sensible when custody decide to be daft.  In summary reps do not always need ID. But that's just me being a pedantic lawyer! We still advise reps to carry ID. Its just sensible when custody decide to be daft. 
  
- +Two organisations issue cards:
-=== THE PROCESS === +
- +
-The process is as follows: +
- +
-1. First off you need to find a Supervising Solicitor. ​ Your supervising solicitor needs to sign a form (attached) confirming that they are acting as your supervising solicitor and that you are a suitable person. The attached form was the one used during the Validation Exercise from a few years agoso it is not up to date but it should get you started at least. If you find a copy of the correct form do please send me a copy. +
- +
-To be a Supervising Solicitor you must be employed by a holder of the General Criminal Contract and be a current police station duty solicitor or alternatively a solicitor who is acceptable as meeting the Crime Category Supervisor Standard. +
- +
-The supervising Solicitor signs the certificate of fitness declaring that to the best of their knowledge the rep is of suitable character to provide legal advice at police stations. +
-In determining this, the supervisor should consider any criminal convictions and read the relevant guidance produced by the Criminal Law Committee of The Law Society ​ and make a professional judgement as to whether the individual is of suitable character to provide advice and assistance at police stations. +
- +
-A candidate with a criminal record is unlikely to be suitable unless the conviction was for a minor offence and is not of recent date e.g. speeding. A serving police officer, a special constable or an individual who is employed in any other capacity that may cause a conflict of interest when undertaking criminal defence service work is not eligible to become a representative. +
- +
-2. The application form must be submitted to the PSRS and will need to be signed by your supervisor.  +
- +
-The form should be sent to: +
- +
-    Police Station Representative Service (PSRS) +
-    Selectapost 45 +
-    Sheffield S97 3FS +
- +
-    Email: dscc.enquiries@ventura-uk.com +
-    Tel: 08457 500 620 +
-    The list is maintained by Miss Freddi Linford +
- +
- +
-3. You should of course check that you are on the list. We often find errors and omissions on the list. Any amendments can be requested by sending an email to: +
- +
-4. Its also worth noting that to remain an accredited rep you need to keep the Police Station Representative Service (PSRS) up to date at all times. You must advise the PSRS when: +
- +
-    Your or your employer'​s address changes or +
-    Your Supervising Solicitor changes +
- +
-5. You must of course also do the minimum police station attendances per year and at least the minimum CPD hours per year. +
- +
-6. Finally apply for the ID card. Two organisations issue cards:+
  
 a. The Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association (CLSA) card cost is £25 for CLSA members and £35 for non members. The cards need to be renewed annually. ​ a. The Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association (CLSA) card cost is £25 for CLSA members and £35 for non members. The cards need to be renewed annually. ​
id_cards.1508412855.txt.gz · Last modified: 2017/10/19 11:34 by frescom