We have recovered £10M+ for clients. No Win, No Fee legal experts dedicated to the police accountable.
We have recovered £10M+ for clients. No Win, No Fee legal experts dedicated to the police accountable.
If you have experienced any of the following you may be entitled to compensation.
If you have experienced any of the following you may be entitled to compensation.
False imprisonment is when you have been detained unlawfully without legal justification, reasonable grounds, or the proper procedure.
If you were arrested by the police without reasonable grounds, without being told why, or in a way that breached the law or your rights.
Assault or any physical force used by an officer that was excessive or unnecessary.
If you were stopped and searched by the police without reasonable grounds, or in a way that was unlawful, humiliating or discriminatory.
Malicious prosecution whereby you have been prosecuted for an offence where the police knew there was no case or evidence.
Violations of your fundamental rights under the Human Rights Act 1998.
Someone has entered your property or interfered with your belongings without lawful authority, including unlawful searches, forced entry and damage caused.
If you were treated unfairly or differently because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, disability, age or religion.
False imprisonment is when you have been detained unlawfully without legal justification, reasonable grounds, or the proper procedure.
If you were arrested by the police without reasonable grounds, without being told why, or in a way that breached the law or your rights.
Assault or any physical force used by an officer that was excessive or unnecessary.
If you were stopped and searched by the police without reasonable grounds, or in a way that was unlawful, humiliating or discriminatory.
Malicious prosecution whereby you have been prosecuted for an offence where the police knew there was no case or evidence.
Violations of your fundamental rights under the Human Rights Act 1998.
Someone has entered your property or interfered with your belongings without lawful authority, including unlawful searches, forced entry and damage caused.
If you were treated unfairly or differently because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, disability, age or religion.
From initial contact to successful compensation, we handle the legal burden so you don’t have to.
Complete our quick online form or call us to share the details of your case.
Our expert solicitors review your case details and confirm your eligibility for a No Win, No Fee claim.
We secure the maximum compensation for your suffering and get you the justice you deserve.
From initial contact to successful compensation, we handle the legal burden so you don’t have to.
Complete our quick online form or call us to share the details of your claim.
Our expert solicitors review your case details and confirm your eligibility for a No Win, No Fee claim.
We secure the maximum compensation for your suffering and get you the justice you deserve.
A complaint, usually handled by a force’s Professional Standards Department or the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in more serious cases, can lead to disciplinary action against an officer, but it does not itself pay compensation. A civil claim is a separate legal case brought against the police force seeking compensation, an apology, or changes to policy. Our Claims Against Public Authorities guide covers this distinction in more detail.
No. All the police claims we take on are on a no win, no fee basis. This means you do not need to pay a penny upfront.
The claim process can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months depending on your case. You can rest assured there will be no delays on our part, we will do everything we can to get the justice you deserve.
We are experts at recovering the maximum compensation for our clients.
No. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) operates a government scheme that compensates victims of violent crime and does not require the police to be found at fault. A civil claim against the police is brought directly against the force, seeking compensation for its own wrongdoing, such as unlawful arrest or excessive force.
Legal aid technically remains available for some actions against the police under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, but it is subject to strict means and merits testing and is rarely granted in practice. For this reason, most claims, including those we handle, proceed on a no win no fee basis.
Yes, you can make an IOPC claim yourself; however, it is not advised for various reasons. Firstly, the complaints system is complex, so having an experienced police misconduct lawyer to help you understand each step and file the claim correctly is always best.
Additionally, there have been noted cases where the IOPC has not handled actions against the police claims in a correct manner. Our experienced solicitors will ensure the proper process is upheld and will support you from start to finish.
About 97% of our claims are settled without our clients having to attend court. However, if needed, our experienced solicitors are not afraid to take your case to court.
A complaint, usually handled by a force’s Professional Standards Department or the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in more serious cases, can lead to disciplinary action against an officer, but it does not itself pay compensation. A civil claim is a separate legal case brought against the police force seeking compensation, an apology, or changes to policy. Our Claims Against Public Authorities guide covers this distinction in more detail.
No. All the police claims we take on are on a no win, no fee basis. This means you do not need to pay a penny upfront.
The claim process can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months depending on your case. You can rest assured there will be no delays on our part, we will do everything we can to get the justice you deserve.
We are experts at recovering the maximum compensation for our clients.
No. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) operates a government scheme that compensates victims of violent crime and does not require the police to be found at fault. A civil claim against the police is brought directly against the force, seeking compensation for its own wrongdoing, such as unlawful arrest or excessive force.
Legal aid technically remains available for some actions against the police under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, but it is subject to strict means and merits testing and is rarely granted in practice. For this reason, most claims, including those we handle, proceed on a no win no fee basis.
Yes, you can make an IOPC claim yourself; however, it is not advised for various reasons. Firstly, the complaints system is complex, so having an experienced police misconduct lawyer to help you understand each step and file the claim correctly is always best.
Additionally, there have been noted cases where the IOPC has not handled actions against the police claims in a correct manner. Our experienced solicitors will ensure the proper process is upheld and will support you from start to finish.
About 97% of our claims are settled without our clients having to attend court. However, if needed, our experienced solicitors are not afraid to take your case to court.
