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Actions against the Police

If you want help with a complaint against the Police or other public bodies, call 020 7650 1200 today and we’ll give you expert advice.

Taking legal action against the police or similar governing bodies may sound like a tall order, but you may be able to secure compensation.

Leigh Day assists with claims for:

assault & battery

false imprisonment

misfeasance in public office

malicious prosecution

breaches of the Human Rights Act

breaches of the Equality Act

breaches of the Data Protection Act.

This might include cases relating to failures to investigate, claims based on race and/or religious discrimination and assaults perpetrated on an individual.

We also represent bereaved families at all stages of inquests arising out of deaths either following contact with or the involvement of the Police.

This could include deaths arising from a failure to communicate effectively with other agencies, or deaths arising from suicide where Police were made aware of that risk.

What are actions against the Police?

While the Police are there to serve and protect, there are moments where, either as individuals or as an organisation they may act unlawfully. When this happens, it is important that the Police are held accountable and affected parties are suitably compensated.

An official police complaint can be the initial step when taking action against the Police. Your case will determine the appropriate course of action.

Disciplinary hearings

The Police can carry out misconduct hearings if they believe an officer has breached their standards of professional behaviour. The officer(s) in question will have the opportunity to defend themselves and the circumstances around their alleged mis