Iain Gould

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Actions Against The Police: Expert Legal Representation

Actions against the police are civil compensation claims brought by individuals who have suffered at the hands of law enforcement officers who have overstepped their legal powers. These claims are usually grounded in the law of tort and are aimed at securing justice and financial redress for the victim.

As a specialist solicitor with decades of experience in this complex area of law, I help clients hold the police to account. These claims can involve a range of serious misconduct, including: 

Wrongful Arrest & False Imprisonment

If you suspect you have been taken into custody wrongfully, or held without just cause, you can make a claim.

Assault & Battery

Often referred to as police brutality, this includes the use of excessive force, tasers, or batons.

Malicious Prosecution

Supporting you in cases where the police have acted with malice, potentially leading to compensation exceeding £10,000.

Unlawful Searches & Trespass

Protecting your privacy against illegal raids of your home or unlawful stop and search procedures.

Misfeasance in Public Office

Taking action when an official knowingly abuses their power, with potential settlements reaching upwards of £25,000.

Human Rights Breaches

Upholding your rights to liberty, privacy, and protection from inhuman or degrading treatment.

Data Protection & Privacy

Challenging the mishandling of sensitive personal data or misuse of private information.

You can read real-life examples of my successful cases in the Case Reports section of this website. I have secured substantial damages for clients across England and Wales—not just against the police, but also against other detaining bodies such as:

• Prison officers

• Court security staff

• Private security personnel (e.g. in shops or shopping centres).

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