advocaatinspecteur

Advocaatinspecteur is a Dutch term formed by combining advocaat (lawyer) and inspecteur (inspector). It is not an official title in the Dutch or Belgian criminal-justice systems. In practice, the phrase is mainly encountered in fiction, journalism, or as a descriptive label for roles that blend legal advocacy with investigative oversight.

In fictional settings, an advocaatinspecteur may be portrayed as a professional who operates at the interface of defense or counsel and police-like inquiry. Depending on the work, duties can include reviewing investigations for legal compliance, advising investigators on procedural rights, representing clients during oversight proceedings, or acting as an independent observer who shapes evidence collection.

In real-world contexts, authorities use separate, well-defined roles such as advocaat, inspecteur, or ombudsman. The term advocaatinspecteur lacks a standardized job description and is not widely used as an official designation. Its value lies in storytelling or in discussions about ensuring due process and accountability within investigative work. See also related terms such as advocaat, inspecteur, and ombudsman.