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Scomo lawyer, Andrew Frederick, specialises in helping members of the public with civil claims against the police and other public bodies. He has been representing the Family of Darcy Ross, a young woman who was involved in a car crash after a night out with friends. More than two years after her death, he continues to seek clarity about why she was left undiscovered for almost 48 hours after the crash without the help, dignity, or care she needed and deserved.
BBC Wales reported on the recent misconduct hearings against 2 of the 6 Gwent police officers investigated, where the family expressed deep disappointment that the officers in question faced no further action and felt “unheard, unseen and let down”.
Andrew has been working closely with the family throughout this long and difficult process. His role has been to ensure that their concerns are properly examined and that they are supported at every stage. Although the outcome of this week’s hearings did not bring the answers they hoped for, Andrew’s careful preparation and advocacy ensured that the family’s experiences were placed firmly on the record.
4 more officers are facing gross misconduct hearings, which will happen in the new year.
At Scomo, we believe that families navigating complex and emotionally charged processes deserve lawyers who can hold difficult systems to account with professionalism and humanity. Andrew’s work exemplifies that approach.
