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Police Actions and Misconduct

The police have been given extensive powers in order to protect the public and detect crime. It is important that when the police use these powers they do so fairly and in accordance with the law.

Areas of Expertise

The police have been given extensive powers to protect the public and detect crime. It is important that when the police use these powers they do so fairly and in accordance with the law.

If you have suffered ill treatment or abuse from the police it can be daunting trying to hold them or any other detaining authority to account.

Our human rights and civil liberties lawyers are experts in finding legal remedies and holding the police to account for misconduct or abuse of power.

We are instructed by individuals and groups to advise on the police powers and have extensive experience in this regard. To learn more about what we can do for click on the links.

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Civil Actions against the Police and State Bodies

State bodies have significant powers to detain you and use force. These powers have to be used carefully and as a last resort. State bodies also have obligations to investigate thoroughly when you have been a victim of crime or when mistakes have been made.

Right to Protest

The freedom to protest is the life blood of our democracy, yet the rights of demonstrators have been threatened by government legislation and police tactics, such as kettling. ITN solicitors are recognised by activists and legal directories alike as experts who can robustly defend you in a criminal court and fearlessly assert your rights in the civil courts or through the complaints system.

Complaints against the Police and State Bodies

All public officials including police officers have professional standards of conduct that they must follow. A failure to meet these standards may arise from a simple lack of courtesy or, more seriously, a breach of the rules governing powers of stop and search or arrest. If you wish to complain about a police officer, or other state official, then we can help you through the complaints process.

Victim's rights

When someone is the victim of a crime they naturally expect the police and the Crown Prosecution Service to work tirelessly to put the perpetrator before the Courts. Unfortunately, victims can come away highly dissatisfied and sometimes traumatised by the process. ITN Solicitors can work with you to assert your rights and seek justice.

Public Inquiries and Inquests

The death of a loved one is a difficult and traumatic time under any circumstances, but it can be particularly confusing and overwhelming where the cause of death is uncertain or unknown, or where the person has died in custody or following Police contact.

Football Supporters

ITN Solicitors work closely with the Football Supporters Association, the largest membership based fan organisation in the country to assist fans who have been caught up in the criminal justice system. Together with the FSA we want to challenge the idea that supporters are a problem that need to be heavily policed.
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