Kayleigh Swain

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

Kayleigh Swain (called by Middle Temple, March 2011) was found by a Disciplinary Tribunal to have, in email correspondence to North Yorkshire Police, dishonestly held herself out as a practising barrister and falsely claimed to have undertaken numerous criminal cases, in a planned and deliberate attempt to obtain confidential information. All four charges were proved beyond reasonable doubt. The Tribunal expressly found her conduct was dishonest and lacked integrity. She did not attend or engage with proceedings. Sanction was determined in her absence; the BSB did not seek costs.

Duties found breached:

• Not mislead third parties or opponents
• Not misrepresent regulated status
• Uphold public trust in the profession

Aggravating factors:

• Premeditation - planned and deliberate attempt to obtain information
• Persistent conduct not limited to a single email
• Undermining the profession in the eyes of the public
• Attempts to hide misconduct or lay blame elsewhere (blaming North Yorkshire Police)
• Lack of remorse
• Failure to engage with the BSB
• Dishonesty - conduct was deliberate and dishonest, not reckless
• Potential for serious harm (an experienced officer might have been persuaded to divulge confidential information)

Mitigating factors:

• Limited experience within the profession
• Previous good character (supported by witness statement)
• Lack of financial motivation