Actions against the police

Our work

If you have been ill-treated by the police, it can be a scary and uncertain time and it is hard to know where to turn. Our team of experienced lawyers is able to assist people who have been ill-treated by the police, helping to guide them through the process and ensure that justice is served. This could result in a damages claim being made or simply a complaint leading to an apology.

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Our expert public law department acts on behalf of businesses and individuals who need legal representation on matters concerning the Government. We are proud to have developed long-lasting and trusted relationships with the clients we advise, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes. Get in touch with our team of experts to arrange a consultation.

“MSB in my experience, offers such a comprehensive service providing good advice on all such matters on both a legally aided and private basis.”

Understanding the issue

At MSB, we act for clients in actions against the police, whether acting for children, protected persons or adults. The most common cases we deal with include failure to investigate, misconduct, wrongful arrest, unlawful detention or imprisonment, as well as assault and battery.

We are recognised across the UK as one of the leading criminal law firms and are able to draw down on this experience when dealing with cases which can often be sensitive. We know that making claims against the police can be daunting, which is why our expert team will be on hand to take you through the process every step of the way.

Why MSB?

We have experience across all areas of public law and actions against public authorities. We can also call upon the expertise of our family, crime and social housing departments who interact with public bodies on a day to day basis. We understand the worrying and stressful issues some of our clients will face, which is why the specific case handler acting for each client will be considered in advance, helping us to provide the best possible service for you.

Funding options

We can offer various methods of funding to our public law clients. The most common method is legal aid as MSB has the benefit of contracts from the Legal Aid Agency for Public Law and also Actions Against Public Authorities. Such funding is subject to assessment of the financial means of a client, and also the merits of a case.

For those clients and cases where Legal Aid is not available, matters can be paid for privately. Depending upon the nature of the instructions we are also able to give consideration to damages-based agreement and no win no fee agreements.