What is police misconduct compensation?
Police misconduct compensation is designed to compensate the claimant for losses
incurred by police misconduct. If a police officer has physically/sexually assaulted
you or you have been arrested without legal justification, you may be eligible to claim
police misconduct compensation.
What types of police misconduct can be grounds for compensation claims?
Examples of police misconduct include false imprisonment (AKA wrongful arrest),
police assault and battery, sexual misconduct, and excessive force. If you have been
subject to any police misconduct, seek advice from an experienced solicitor.
How do I know if I have a valid police misconduct compensation claim?
If you have been arrested, the police can exercise a reasonable amount of force if the
suspect doesn’t comply or tries to escape. However, if the suspect has behaved
compliantly but the officer used a taser, struck the suspect with their baton or
assaulted them, this would be grounds for a police misconduct claim. If your arrest
is unlawful then any laying of hands including handcuffing will automatically be an
assault and grounds for a police misconduct claim.
Additionally, suppose you have been kept in police custody without legal authority or
were initially a suspect but later found innocent. In that case, you may be eligible to
seek police misconduct compensation for false imprisonment.
If you believe you have been subject to police misconduct, contact our team of
expert solicitors experienced in police misconduct claims. We can offer free,
confidential advice.
What evidence do I need to support my police misconduct compensation
claim?
If you have been assaulted, seek medical help as soon as possible. The medical
report will serve as vital evidence to support your claim. You should also gather as
much evidence from eyewitnesses, including statements, videos, and photographs.
Additionally, keep a record of any financial losses you have incurred, for example,
medical bills, transport, and loss of earnings.
What steps should I take if I believe I have been a victim of police
misconduct?
In most cases, you should first file a complaint with the Independent Office for Police
Conduct (IOPC). They will investigate your complaint and will determine if further
action is required. You should also gather any evidence, including eyewitness
statements or medical records that will support your claim for police misconduct.
Then, instruct a solicitor to guide you through the claims process.
How long do I have to file a police misconduct compensation claim?
You have three years to submit a claim for personal injury-related issues such as
physical/sexual assault. You have six years to file a false imprisonment claim.
What damages can be awarded in a successful police misconduct
compensation claim?
You can typically claim general and special damages with police misconduct claims.
Additional damages may be awarded depending on the circumstances of your case.
How long does the police misconduct compensation claim process typically
take?
Every case is unique; the claims process differs from one claimant to the next. The
process will take longer if your case is particularly complex, if there is a lack of evidence or if the parties involved fail to cooperate. To get a better estimate of how long the claims process will take, get in touch with us at TDP Solicitor to discuss your potential case.
In most cases, you should first file a complaint with the Independent Office for Police
Conduct (IOPC). They will investigate your complaint and will determine if further
action is required. You should also gather any evidence, including eyewitness
statements or medical records that will support your claim for police misconduct.
Then, instruct a solicitor to guide you through the claims process.
How long do I have to file a police misconduct compensation claim?
You have three years to submit a claim for personal injury-related issues such as
physical/sexual assault. You have six years to file a false imprisonment claim.
What damages can be awarded in a successful police misconduct
compensation claim?
You can typically claim general and special damages with police misconduct claims.
Additional damages may be awarded depending on the circumstances of your case.
How long does the police misconduct compensation claim process typically
take?
Every case is unique; the claims process differs from one claimant to the next. The process will take longer if your case is particularly complex, if there is a lack of evidence or if the parties involved fail to cooperate. To get a better estimate of how long the claims process will take, get in touch with
us at TDP Solicitor to discuss your potential case.