Stephen Gowland

Stephen sits as a legally qualified advisor for twenty-two police forces across England and Wales, having since 2016 chaired police misconduct hearings. He also chairs hearings for UK registered doctors for the medical tribunal practitioners service and sits as an employment judge and as a judge in the social entitlement chamber. In addition, he works as an associate with the College of Policing assisting them with recruitment and promotion for UK police forces. 

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He first developed an interest in police matters in the 1990’s when he represented North East police forces in relation to civil claims brought against them.

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In his spare time, he enjoys reading about ancient history and spending holidays in his campervan.