Police Law: Mainly Claimant | UK

Deighton Pierce Glynn has an accomplished police actions team with a strong reputation for championing women's rights and acting for claimants facing discrimination. It regularly acts in cases relating to gendered forms of violence, such as domestic abuse. The firm also advises on cases of death following police contact.

Hodge Jones & Allen is a strong human rights firm with an impressive criminal law and civil liberties offering. It enjoys an outstanding reputation acting for political protesters on human rights issues and on claims of false imprisonment and assault. The team is well regarded for assisting with inquests into deaths in custody. It also demonstrates expertise in claims resulting from miscarriages of justice, failures to investigate and data protection issues.

Irwin Mitchell advises clients on breaches of the Human Rights and Data Protection Acts. The firm represents families in inquests into deaths in custody and following contact with the police. It acts on matters arising from failure to investigate and has continued to pursue cases arising from the use of Tasers. In addition, the department offers broad coverage with offices across the country.

Saunders Law has an established practice that is particularly well known for its role in police inquests. It frequently represents the victims of assault, discrimination and misfeasance in their claims against police forces and other public bodies. The firm is experienced acting in civil claims, IOPC investigations and judicial reviews. The team frequently assists with claims involving breaches of human rights, and its lawyers are well regarded for handling data protection matters related to policing.

Established in 2015, Satchell Moran Solicitors handles various compensation claims and actions against the police, including cases involving false imprisonment, wrongful arrest and unlawful arrest.