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With a team of over 200+ private investigators, based in London but operating across The UK and Internationally, UK Private Investigators provide affordable, yet effective private investigator services. These include but are not limited to, corporate, matrimonial, relationship, finding people, background checks and many other professional private investigator services.
We do not need to claim to be the best Private Investigator in London or elsewhere. Instead we let the quality of our services speak for themselves – unlike other so called detective businesses you will find paying to advertise on Google, every single one of our testimonials is GENUINE and the originals can be viewed upon request. We also have a FULLY verifiable trading history, going back to 1997!
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Our fees are extremely competitive. Our 28+ years in the business, enable us to always keep our fees low and service levels extremely high. We are an award winning Detective Agency and one of the most professional in The UK (according to our clients). Contact us for a free consultation and discover why we are a repeat choice for many clients
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We can find information about specific people very quickly using specialised tools and techniques, perfected over many years of investigating. Many of our PI’s will also spend much of their day uncovering background information on individuals and businesses across The UK and Europe.
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UK Private Investigators are an award winning, established and highly professional Detective Agency. Started in 1997, we have gone from strength to strength and count some of the UK and Europes best known companies, law firms and individuals as our clients.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to hire a private investigator?
Yes, hiring a private investigator in the UK is legal, as long as the private investigator abides by the law. Private investigators must operate within legal frameworks such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
Do private investigators need a licence?
Legally, private investigators don’t need a licence or qualifications. However, it is beneficial to have some training or experience in surveillance.
What can a private investigator legally do?
In the UK, a private investigator can legally do a range of things during their investigation, including:
- Access records – PIs are legally within the jurisdiction to carry out a background check on the person they are investigating. However, this is restricted to publicly available records like criminal records, court documents, and other public information.
- Interviews – private investigators in the UK can find out information on a person through family and friends or word of mouth.
- Surveillance – private investigators have a legal right to follow or track a person on foot or in a vehicle. This provides them with information regarding their case.
- Direct and indirect interaction – this can involve directly interacting with the individual in question by going undercover.
- Search licence plate numbers – PIs are able to search licence plate numbers for specific investigations, but there is a limit on how far this can be used.
Can private investigators conduct background checks?
Yes, private investigators can conduct background checks, making them an ideal solution if, for example, you want to find out more about the person you’re dating online.
Can private investigators obtain information on a person through their social media accounts?
Is private investigation confidential?
What can a private investigator not do in the UK?
Although PIs have a lot of flexibility in their investigations, there are some things that are illegal for private investigators in the UK:
- Trespass – private investigators cannot step foot onto private properties without the owner’s permission. It’s illegal for a PI to break into a house for data.
- Make arrests – private investigators aren’t usually allowed to make arrests.
- Track someone with GPS – some conditions allow PIs to use GPS to monitor a person, for example if the owner of the car authorises the PI to use GPS tracking on it, however it is illegal without consent.
- Retrieve phone records – private investigators cannot hack any type of technology such as phones, laptops, email, or social media.
- Acquire medical records – other peoples medical records are not accessible to PIs.
- Obtain credit information – PIs cannot access a person’s personal credit information, if they do, they will be breaking the law.
Can private investigators testify in court?
How long does an investigation usually take?
What evidence can legally be gathered by private investigators?
Private investigators can legally acquire:
- Photos and videos from public places
- Witness statements
- Publicly available information such as from databases and social media
All evidence must be collected lawfully.
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