Hampshire police officer to face charges of perverting the course of justice after speeding twice on the M27
Hampshire police officer allegedly lied after being caught speeding twice
A police officer is set to appear in court after being charged twice of perverting the course of justice.
PC Stuart Laws, 40, allegedly claimed to have been responding to emergency incidents when he was caught speeding on the M27 in Southampton on two separate occasions. Laws was on-duty when the offences occurred in August 205 and December 2025.
He is due to appear at Guildford Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 28.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “PC Stuart Laws, 40, has received a postal requisition in relation to two counts of committing an act/series of acts with intent to pervert the course of justice.
“The charges relate to two separate incidents where he is alleged to have falsely claimed two on-duty speeding offences were committed whilst lawfully responding to emergency incidents. The officer, who is based in Winnall, is currently suspended from duty.”