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Actions Against The Police
- Use Of Taser Guns By The Police
- Malicious Prosecution Compensation
- Police Complaints Procedure
- Inquests
- False Imprisonment & Wrongful Arrest Compensation
If you or a loved one has suffered due to police misconduct, our expert lawyers could help you get the answers and the compensation you deserve.
Our dedicated team of solicitors have extensive experience bringing claims against almost every major police force in England and Wales. We could help you if you have been the victim of:
- Wrongful arrest or false imprisonment
- Malicious prosecution
- Police negligence
- Excessive force or assault – including the use of Taser guns
- Human rights breaches
A claim against the police might involve a range of different circumstances or situations, but frequently claims against the police involve breaches of:
- The Bail Act 1976
- The Data Protection Act 1998
- The Equality Act 2010
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
- The Code of Conduct for Police Officers
- The Police Code of Ethics.
When the police misjudge a situation or use excessive force, lives can be wrecked – every year police forces pay out significant sums of compensation for wrongful arrests false imprisonment, assault, police car accidents and negligence.
We have an excellent track record in Taking action against the police. Some examples of taking action against the police would be:
- Challenges to police policy and activities
- Representing protestors, such as animal welfare and environmental campaigners
- Acting for the families of individuals who have died whilst in detention at a police station or prison – to establish the truth and if appropriate, obtain compensation
- Bringing claims against the police for assault or excessive force
- Acting for victims of rape or sexual assault in claims arising out of flawed investigations
If you believe you’ve been unfairly treated by the police, or by other detaining authorities, we have the expertise and experience to help bring your case to justice.
WHO WE AREWhy Choose Our
UK Criminal Solicitors?
There are many good reasons to choose our specialist solicitors and lawyers. The first is our excellent reputation as industry leaders in taking action against the police. With 5-star customer rated reviews and all clients, past and present who’ve used our services all saying they would recommend us to others. As they say, word of mouth, is the best advertising you can get. Members of our criminal defence team have also been recognised by some of the top legal directories in the UK.
Our solicitors and lawyers take a holistic, personalised approach to each and every case. We know that being arrested, wrongful arrest or false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, police negligence, excessive force or assault, human rights breaches can weigh heavily on you mentally and physically and can be a very distressing experience without expert help. That’s where our expertise comes in. Our solicitors who are experienced in taking action against the police will listen to you and offer their advice in an honest, transparent manner, explaining your options clearly. They’ll also keep you updated on your case and work tirelessly to secure the best resolution for you.
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A claim against the police might involve a range of different circumstances or situations and dealing with them will involve a number of steps, starting with the most important, which is ascertaining all the information about the incident itself and only then will we provide the right strategy we will utilise to address your concern. This advice is crucial, as it prevents you from accidentally incriminating yourself or making a mistake that could work against you in court further down the line. At UK criminal solicitors we also:
- Provide advice in relation to police procedures and what to expect next
- Attend police interviews with you to ensure that proper procedure is followed and that you’ve the legal advice you need to answer questions appropriately
- Negotiate with police or custody officers to grant bail if possible.
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If you’ve been faced with wrongful arrest or false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, police negligence, excessive force or assault, human rights breaches it’s essential to seek expert legal representation immediately. Time is of the essence. Our solicitor and lawyers who are experienced in taking actions against the police will uphold your legal rights from the start to ensure that you’re treated fairly and to establish the facts in the case as soon as possible.
If you’re in this kind of situation, don’t hesitate. Call our drug offence criminal law team on 0800 061 4996 or use our free out of hours service by calling 0800 061 4996. We have our liaison team waiting to help.
Even if your case has progressed further, our specialist solicitors and lawyers can still help. It may be the case that you aren’t happy with your legal representation, or the charges against you have changed. In these circumstances. It’s always better to simply call our friendly criminal defence solicitor team to discuss the details of your case further for expert advice you can rely on. Our criminal solicitor liaison team will clearly and honestly lay out the strategic options available to you, offering a realistic prediction of how the case will unfold and advise on how to achieve a positive outcome. We are always waiting to help.
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If you’re facing investigation or prosecution, contact our experts at UK Criminal Solicitors with access in London, Birmingham, Manchester. We are the number 1 choice to provide expert advice and legal representation anywhere in the UK. So, whatever your situation and wherever you are based, we’ll be there for you.
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