Clare Hennessy

Call 2009

Overview

Clare has been instructed by police forces across the country. She is particularly sought after for her expertise in police misconduct cases.

“A punchy, sharp and highly effective advocate.”  
The Legal 500

POLICE

Clare is regularly instructed to prosecute Police misconduct cases across the country and has recently successfully prosecuted an Officer from the Metropolitan Police accused of drink driving and then lying about it (the officer was dismissed for gross misconduct) and a police officer from Dorset who used the Police National Computer to check personal details of himself, family members, without any reporting of a crime. The panel dismissed the officer for gross misconduct.

Clare has acted as a legal assessor to Police disciplinary work. She has acted as a legal advisor to a number of forces including the Met, Kent, Gloucester and Suffolk.