📋Independent Review of Investigations

"If the employer does not carry out a reasonable investigation, any decisions they make in the disciplinary or grievance case are likely to be unfair. This could risk legal action". (ACAS, 2025)

Whether you're an organisation reviewing an investigation through an appeal or a person subject to a grievance, misconduct, or disciplinary process, I offer independent guidance to assess whether the investigation was carried out fairly, professionally, and in line with best practice.

🔍 Areas I Can Review

I provide a structured review of key elements of an investigation to assess fairness, quality, and compliance with recognised standards:

🎤 Interview Practice
Were interviews with you and key witnesses conducted appropriately, in line with policy and good investigative technique?

⚖️ Procedural Fairness
Did the process follow organisational procedures and relevant legal or regulatory standards?

📚 Evidence Handling
Was relevant evidence gathered, assessed, and documented objectively, without bias or omission? Was undermining material considered and disclosed?

👥 Investigator Conduct
Were investigators impartial, competent, and free from conflicts of interest?

📝 Support with Responses
I can help you or your representative prepare a clear, structured response or appeal based on the investigation’s strengths and weaknesses

✅ Why Use an Independent Service?

In the complex world of investigations, true impartiality is vital.

Drawing on years of direct experience within the justice system and an academic understanding of cognitive biases like confirmation bias, heuristics, and tunnel vision, I recognise how easily even well-intentioned investigations can be compromised.

An independent service provides the essential, unbiased scrutiny needed to identify blind spots, challenge assumptions, and ensure that every conclusion is robust, fair, and defensible, upholding the highest standards of integrity and public trust.

💷 Pricing

I aim to keep pricing simple, fair, and transparent. I offer a fixed fee, agreed in advance, so you know exactly what to expect. There are no surprises and no hidden costs.

There’s no link between fees and the outcome of a review; just a clear agreement based on the scope of work and the time involved.