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How to respond if you are stopped by a police officer

BDJ In Practice volume 34, pages 27–28 (2021)Cite this article

Although it is highly unlikely that you will be stopped by the police in the course of a year, or even a lifetime, that doesn't mean it won't happen. As a registered dentist, the potential implications are significant given the impact an arrest, caution and or criminal conviction can have on your GDC registration.

In my 15 year career as a criminal solicitor, I have supported and represented a number of medical professionals who were stopped by the police and on occasions arrested. I have also represented these professionals at the police station day and night. In addition to support from your indemnity provider you will definitely require a criminal lawyer to represent you if you are detained by the police.

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  1. General Dental Council. Guidance on reporting criminal proceedings. Available online at: www.gdc-uk.org/docs/default-source/guidance-documents/guidance-on-reporting-criminal-convictions.pdf?sfvrsn=cc567ff_2 (Accessed 20 Dec 2020).

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Lakhani, T. How to respond if you are stopped by a police officer. BDJ In Pract 34, 27–28 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41404-021-0647-1

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