Police Law: Mainly Claimant

We empower people to hold the police and other detaining authorities to account for abuses of power, unlawful operations and acts, and misconduct. For over 40 years our legal expertise in this field has helped to protect the liberties and freedoms of individuals, and has made us a first port of call for those seeking justice for wrongs done to them by the state. 

Our solicitors specialise in all areas of police law, including:

• Pre-emptive policing;
• Covert and undercover policing;
• Stop and search powers;
• Protest policing; and
• Police shootings.

We use our expertise to help our clients with various matters, including:

• Complaints against the police
• Civil claims against the police, including:

o    False imprisonment, unlawful detention and loss of liberty;

o    Assault and battery;

o    Human rights breaches;

o    Negligence and failure to investigate;

o    Misfeasance and misconduct in public office;

o    Discrimination and claims under the equality act;

o    Malicious prosecution; and

o    Trespass to property or goods.

• Challenging policing decisions and police powers
• Inquests into deaths in police custody or following contact with the police
• Inquests into deaths in prison, immigration detention or hospital detention