Civil Litigation
Civil litigation is the process for resolving public and private legal disputes on civil matters that seeks money damages or specific performance through negotiation or through the courts. We specialise in civil actions against the police. But with the appointment of consultants David McIntosh QC (Hon) – listed in the Times Top 100 of most influential and powerful lawyers - and civil litigation specialist Gary Barker, we are now amongst the heavyweight class in other areas of civil litigation, including:
- Commercial & Financial Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Disputes arising from the sale of goods
- Bankruptcy & Insolvency proceedings
- Debt recovery
Actions against the police
The types of claims or causes and action you may sue the police for include:
False imprisonment Includes being held in custody or detained at the police station for longer than reasonably necessary, or in breach of the law; being arrested for the wrong reason; or if you have been unlawfully detained, for example a stop and search.
Assault by a police officer This includes falsely imprisoning a person using force or any use of unreasonable force, even if the arrest itself is lawful.
Trespass The police must prove that they have justification to enter onto a person’s land by use of statutory powers or a lawful search warrant.
There are many other examples where complaints could be made against the police. To find out whether you have a valid claim, please contact our office. You may be entitled to damages awarded or compensation.
Contact our office on 01323 430430 or send an email to enquiries@rodneywarren.co.uk and we will contact you. We will give you an initial consultation over the phone to ascertain whether we can help you on this matter.