Apply to attend a misconduct hearing

In line with the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020, you can apply to attend a Public Misconduct Hearing. Below is some information that you are required to read and conditions of entry that need to be adhered to.

This is a formal process involving a Chief Constable and you are able to apply to attend this hearing to observe the proceedings. To ensure fairness and transparency, and to ensure the proceedings are allowed to go ahead with as little disruption as possible, we require you to sign up to the following conditions of entry.

By registering your interest in attending, you are not automatically granted entry to the hearing. There are limited spaces available for members of the public to attend to observe. Please note that all applications are for the entirety of the hearing. If you are successful and are given access to attend you will be informed via email.

We reserve the right to refuse entry.

CONDITIONS:

• You must submit a form of identification with your application form e.g. passport, driving licence, birth certificate. You must present the same ID upon entry as will be used to verify your identity at entry.
• You will be required to wear a visitor’s badge; it must be worn until you leave the building and it must be returned to the reception each day.
• Any accredited member of the media attending the hearing in person must produce and wear valid identification and media accreditation.
• The taking of photographs and the use of film or sound recording equipment during the hearing is prohibited.
• Similar to court, journalists are permitted handwritten notes or typed notes through use of a laptop or tablet.
• Mobile telephones/devices must be turned off during the proceedings.
• Cameras must not be brought inside the building and camera functions on other devices must not be operated inside the building.
• It is requested that photographs are not taken of any person entering or leaving the building; failure to comply with this requirement will result in you being directed to leave and escorted off the premises.
• There is a request that individuals’ rights to privacy is respected and therefore no reporting on third party witness names is allowed.
• Any disruption to proceedings may result in you being asked to leave and/or removed from the hearing.
• You must always remain silent when in the hearing.
• You are not permitted to approach the panel members.
• If you are late to arrive you will be denied entry.
• You agree for your information to be shared with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary for security purposes.
• Bag searches may be conducted on the day.

These conditions are set for a number of reasons; in the main to ensure the proceedings take place as safely, and with as little disruption as possible.

Any representations about these conditions should be made to the Chair in writing.

If you are a member of the press there is reserved seating for you.