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Established in 1913, the Association of British Investigators stands as the premier organisation in the UK's largely unregulated investigative sector. With the largest directory of accredited professional investigators in the UK and members worldwide, meeting our rigorous membership standards, we take the lead in self-regulation and constantly advocate for greater accountability of legitimate professional investigators.

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The Association of British Investigators

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has approved the ABI UK GDPR code of conduct (under Article 40 of the UK GDPR) that provides guidelines and standards for GDPR compliance in the field of investigations and litigation support. Click here for information about the code. By choosing support services that adhere and are audited to this code, clients can ensure that their service providers meet the necessary data protection standards.

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The Law Society of England and Wales works with the ABI. Our accredited members provide litigation support, process serving, and investigative services to the legal profession. With members across the globe, the ABI provides an extensive network of professional investigators, ensuring quality and accountability. 

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Upholding credibility in the professional investigation industry

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In the absence of regulation, cautious and prudent lawyers choose to instruct ABI members wherever possible.
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Commencing an investigation can be daunting. Within our membership are very experienced investigators and experts in many fields. Your enquiry is confidential.
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By becoming a member, you can demonstrate your credibility by displaying the trusted logo of The Association of British Investigators. You can interact with seasoned investigators in the course of continuing professional development, collaboration and participating in our meetings and events.
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Your own compliance rules may demand that investigators you use are ‘accredited’. The sector is unregulated and so The Association of British Investigators fills the void through its strict membership criteria and code of ethics and behaviour.
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Providing credible regulation

We offer the public protection from poor practice through the promotion of excellence, integrity, and professionalism within our membership.

Insist on your investigator being an ABI member.

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Working with the Law Society

The ABI is the only professional body in this industry to be working with the Law Society of England and Wales.

The highest independent professional bodies for solicitors put their trust in us.

We're confident you can do the same.

The ABI's other partners also recognise the value of affiliation with the principal professional body in the investigation and litigation support sectors.

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