Graeme Rothwell

Action Against Public Authorities

Graeme is the director of the Action Against Public Authorities department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. His driving force is in holding public authorities to account when they abuse their powers, fail to observe their professional obligations, or otherwise act unlawfully.

He assists a wide variety of clients, many of whom are vulnerable individuals. His work includes making complaints and bringing civil claims against police, the prison service, various government departments, and their agencies. He also advises in relation to the mishandling of personal information, discrimination, and breaches of legislation designed to protect basic human rights. Graeme also has experience in representing the bereaved during inquests.

In addition to his work challenging the actions of public authorities, Graeme is also a solicitor within Duncan Lewis’ criminal defence department and has conducted numerous successful trials throughout his career.

In order to maintain a balance between his civil and criminal litigation caseloads, Graeme takes care to preserve his duty solicitor status, and regularly attends both court and police stations to ensure that those who request his assistance are properly represented, advised and defended.