HUMAN RIGHTS BREACHES
Your human rights are the fundamental protections that ensure you are treated with dignity and fairness by the state. When the police breach these rights, they aren’t just breaking a rule—they are violating the core principles of our society.
I specialise in using the Human Rights Act 1998 to hold law enforcement accountable. Whether your right to protest was suppressed or your right to a private life was invaded, I work to ensure that “just satisfaction” is achieved through formal apologies and financial compensation.
Key Rights in Police Interactions
While the Human Rights Act covers many areas, the following are most frequently breached during police misconduct:
- Article 5 – The Right to Liberty: Protecting you against arbitrary arrest and ensuring you are only detained according to the law.
- Article 8 – The Right to Privacy: Safeguarding your home, correspondence, and personal data from unlawful intrusion.
- Articles 10 & 11 – Freedom of Expression and Assembly: Protecting your right to hold opinions and to participate in peaceful protests without fear of unlawful arrest or “kettling.”
- Article 3 – Prohibition of Torture and Inhuman/Degrading Treatment: Ensuring that police force or custody conditions never cross the line into degrading treatment.
Seeking ''Just Satisfaction''
To win a Human Rights claim, the court must find that awarding damages is “necessary to afford just satisfaction.” This means the compensation is designed to acknowledge the severity of the breach and its impact on your life.
— Richard Hall, Former Client
When To Take Action
Human rights violations are serious matters that require decisive legal action. I help clients navigate these complex claims, particularly when:
- Protest Rights are Denied: You were arrested or manhandled while peacefully and legally protesting.
- Privacy is Invaded: The police entered your home or accessed your private life without a clear, legal justification.
- Dignity is Stripped: You were subjected to treatment in custody that was humiliating or degrading.
Protecting Your Fundamental Freedoms
No one should be forced to forfeit their rights at the hands of the police. With over 30 years of experience, I provide the specialist counsel needed to challenge the state and win.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Human Rights Act 1998 brought the rights listed in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law. it allows you to defend your rights in UK courts rather than having to go to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
There is no "fixed price" for a human rights violation. The amount depends entirely on the circumstances—specifically, the level of distress caused and whether the breach was a one-off error or a deliberate abuse of power.
Collect as much evidence as possible—badge numbers, witness details, and any video footage. Because human rights claims often have shorter "limitation periods" than other civil claims (sometimes as little as one year), it is vital to seek legal advice immediately.
Yes. Most of the cases I handle involve multiple "causes of action." For example, an unlawful arrest is often both a "Tort" (a civil wrong) and a breach of Article 5 (The Right to Liberty). We use every legal tool available to build the strongest possible case for you.