Police Law & Criminal Defence Solicitors, Glasgow

Police law is the core of PBW Law's practice. We act for constables, sergeants, inspectors and senior officers across Scotland, working closely with the Scottish Police Federation and other representative bodies, and for officers who instruct us directly. Professor Peter Watson holds an individual Chambers UK ranking for Police Law, and the firm has been ranked for three consecutive years. These are the five areas where officers most often need us:

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PIRC investigations. If the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner has contacted you, take advice before you give a statement. We represent officers at every stage of a PIRC investigation, whether you have been told you are a witness or a suspect.

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Misconduct hearings and PAT appeals. An allegation under the Police Service of Scotland (Conduct) Regulations 2014 can put a career at risk long before any finding is made. We advise from the first notice through misconduct hearings and on to appeals before the Police Appeals Tribunal.

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Vetting and re-vetting. Under the Police Service of Scotland (Vetting) Regulations 2026, every constable must hold and maintain vetting clearance, and clearance can now be withdrawn. We advise officers whose clearance is under review or has been withdrawn.

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Fatal Accident Inquiries. An FAI is a public inquiry before a sheriff into the circumstances of a death, and is mandatory where someone dies in police custody. We represent officers throughout the inquiry.

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Pension forfeiture. A police pension can be forfeited, in whole or in part, following a conviction connected with police service. We advise on the Scottish Ministers' certificate and on the forfeiture decision itself.

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Call 0141 439 1990 during office hours or 07802 884830 at any other time, and a solicitor will advise you straight away.