Provision of Special Constables Legal Fees Insurance

The Home Office is responsible for policing in England and Wales. The Home Office requires insurance to cover the costs of legal assistance for Special Constables (SCs) as this requirement is not provided by any other governmental body.

The provision of legal assistance for special constables covers them for personal injury claims, criminal proceedings and disciplinary matters such as gross misconduct. This cover is necessary to ensure that SCs are not unfairly disadvantaged compared to their employed colleagues regarding access to legal advice.

Further information regarding this requirement can be found within the draft Appendix B Service Description and the Procurement Notice itself, both of which are attached.