Action Against The Police

Why Take Action?

Pursuing civil action against the police isn’t just about receiving compensation, it’s about ensuring accountability. By standing up for your rights, you contribute to improving standards and fairness in policing.

At Southerns we’re here to guide you every step of the way, offering support, expertise, and determination to help you seek justice. If you think you have a claim against the police, do not hesitate to reach out.

Call us now, you may be entitled to compensation: 01282 422711

Understanding the Basis of Your Claim

Before deciding whether to begin a civil claim, it’s crucial to identify the specific wrongdoing. Common grounds for claims against the police include:

False Imprisonment: Being detained without proper justification or evidence.
Unlawful detention: Being held in custody longer than necessary or without following proper legal procedures.
Excessive force and/or assaulted by a police officer: Physical harm caused by unnecessary or disproportionate police actions. This can include being unlawfully sprayed by CS gas, tasered or bitten by a police dog.
Discrimination or harassment: Mistreatment based on race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics such as race or sex.
Trespass: Entering a property without a warrant and legal power to do so.

Each claim is unique, and your lawyer will help assess whether the police acted unlawfully or breached your rights.

We can also act for minors under of the age of 18 who have been mistreated by the police.

See the steps we take on throughout your case: