Actions against the police are civil compensation claims brought by individuals who have suffered at the hands of law enforcement officers who have overstepped their legal powers. These claims are usually grounded in the law of tort and are aimed at securing justice and financial redress for the victim.
As a specialist solicitor with decades of experience in this complex area of law, I help clients hold the police to account. These claims can involve a range of serious misconduct, including:
• False imprisonment
• Wrongful arrest
• Wrongful Stop and Search
• Assault and battery (commonly referred to as police brutality)
• Malicious prosecution
• Trespass to property
• Unlawful Police Raid of your home
Over the years, I’ve seen a significant increase in other forms of police abuse, including:
• Breach of the Data Protection Act and misuse of private information, especially in cases where the police mishandle sensitive personal data.
• Sexual misconduct by police officers, where individuals in positions of authority exploit vulnerable victims of crime. These disturbing cases may give rise to claims for misfeasance in public office and harassment.
• Human rights breaches under the Human Rights Act 1998, including violations of the right to liberty, privacy, and peaceful protest or even more serious violations such as the right to life and the right to protection from inhuman/degrading treatment (which includes Police mishandling of sexual offence investigations).
In the most serious cases, courts may award aggravated and exemplary damages—not just to compensate victims, but to punish the police for oppressive, unlawful, or unconstitutional conduct.
My role is clear: I support innocent individuals in their fight for justice. My aim is to force the police to admit their wrongdoing, issue a formal apology, and pay meaningful compensation.
Proven Results
You can read real-life examples of my successful cases in the Case Reports section of this website. I have secured substantial damages for clients across England and Wales—not just against the police, but also against other detaining bodies such as:
• Prison officers
• Court security staff
• Private security personnel (e.g. in shops or shopping centres).
Expert Legal Representation in Police Misconduct Claims
If you believe you have been the victim of police misconduct, contact me today. I offer specialist advice and a free initial assessment of your case. Visit the Blog to explore my insights on actions against the police, your rights, and the legal remedies available to you.
