Actions against the police and other public authorities

We are specialists in holding the police and other public authorities to account when they ill-treat people or fail to protect them from serious harm or fail to properly investigate serious crimes.

How we can help

We represent clients affected by a wide range of serious offences, including:

• Police assaults
• Wrongful arrest and detention
• Wrongful prosecution
• Police discrimination
• Failure to protect and investigate
• Protest rights
• Police negligence
• Police complaints

Our expertise spans complaints, claims for damages, judicial review and strategic litigation. We offer a comprehensive legal service—from compelling public bodies to fulfil their legal obligations, to securing financial redress for past failings, and driving systemic change through test cases.

Funding your claim

If you are on a low income or receive a means-tested benefit, you may qualify for legal aid to cover the cost of your claim. If not, we may be able to offer a Conditional Fee Agreement (commonly known as a no-win, no-fee arrangement) or other flexible funding options.

Get expert advice

If you believe a public authority has failed to protect you or someone you know, or has failed to investigate a serious crime, we’re here to help. Please complete our new enquiries form, and one of our specialist solicitors will review your case. We aim to respond within two working days.