Actions Against The Police

Actions Against The Police

At Watson Woodhouse we understand that taking action against police may appear daunting. As specialist solicitors with over three decades of experience, we’re here to help. If you feel you’ve been mistreated by police during the criminal justice process or have been an innocent bystander, affected by their careless actions, it’s worth a conversation. For a free, initial consultation, get in touch today.

Action Against Police Solicitors

When securing our services at the outset of arrest, you’ll be guided throughout the custody process from the start. Employing an expert should afford some protection against any attempted misconduct.

Should your situation go wrong however, our action against the police team is available to listen to your complaint and discuss your desired outcomes. Based on what you’re looking to achieve, we’ll guide you through the process to accomplish that goal.

Taking Action Against Police

If your main concern is ensuring an officer is disciplined, this is unlikely to happen through a civil claim. In this instance, the complaints procedure should be utilised and your action against police solicitor will advise accordingly. Providing full advice and guidance during your initial appointment, we may be able to draft a letter of complaint whilst seeing you through the process. Your complaint will be investigated by the professional standards department. Certain situations may give rise to an obvious civil claim for compensation. In this instance, you may choose to dispense with the complaints procedure.

It’s important to understand that your release from the police station with no further action or a court acquittal does not mean you have the grounds to claim. Police have wide ranging powers allowing them to detain, question and search. However, it’s imperative these powers aren’t abused. At Watson Woodhouse we’ll share our knowledge and expertise, ensuring police act with honesty and integrity and are held to account for their actions.