Police Law: Mainly Defendant | UK

Weightmans is a leading police practice that acts for forces across the country on inquests and judicial reviews, public liability claims and claims of human rights abuses. It frequently acts on claims for assault and malicious prosecution. The firm provides additional representation in employer liability matters.

Clyde & Co has a comprehensive practice representing police forces and their insurers in matters often involving deaths or injuries in police custody. The firm offers additional experience acting for police forces on high-profile terrorism matters and claims brought under Articles 2 and 8 of the Human Rights Act. It also represents police forces against claims for misfeasance, negligence, malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. The department further focuses on cases surrounding domestic violence following police involvement.

DAC Beachcroft houses a prominent police practice that handles a range of complex claims, including those involving allegations of failure to investigate or to prevent death. The team's offering also includes activity in relation to human rights and data protection issues on behalf of police forces.

Edwards & Co is the principal firm acting for Police Federation for Northern Ireland officers in misconduct proceedings, disciplinary hearings and appeals tribunals. The team advises on criminal prosecutions and also acts for members of the Superintendents' Association for Northern Ireland.

JMW Solicitors has an expert Manchester-based team that represents both serving and retired individual officers in a variety of police law matters. It regularly advises on inquests and misconduct proceedings, as well as allegations of sexual assault and perverting the course of justice.

PBW Law is a Scottish law firm offering expertise in various police law matters. The team acts for officers in inquiries, judicial reviews and civil and criminal litigation. It has extensive experience advising the Scottish Police Federation in death in custody cases.