Michael Griffiths

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

Michael Griffiths, a barrister and Head of Legal Services for Gloucestershire Police, faced four charges of professional misconduct under Core Duty 5 and rC8 relating to inappropriate sexual comments and WhatsApp messages towards junior female colleagues while in a position of seniority. All four charges were found proved. The Tribunal ordered disbarment and costs of £2,880 to the BSB. No express finding of dishonesty was made.

Duties found breached:

• No improper communication with the court

Aggravating factors:

• Abuse of senior professional position as Head of Legal Services Department for Gloucestershire Police
• Conduct directed at junior female colleagues
• Conduct violated dignity and created an offensive/humiliating environment