What is police misconduct? Police misconduct occurs when a member or members of the police abuse commit an action or exhibit behaviour that breach the standards of professional behaviour for police officers. This could be using excessive force on a detained person who isn’t resisting arrest, arresting someone without reasonable belief that they committed a… Read more »
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Former PC Alexander Alderson Barred for Police Misconduct
A former Avon and Somerset PC Alexander Alderson has been barred from the profession after a misconduct hearing was held for breaching the code of conduct set out for police officers. Alexander Alderson had sex with a woman who he knew was vulnerable and bragged about other affairs. The woman, referred to in the hearing… Read more »
What to Do If You Have Suffered a Wrongful Arrest
When making an arrest, it is the responsibility of the police officer to ensure that there are lawful grounds for making the arrest. If not, the plaintiff may be able to sue the police for wrongful arrest. If you believe you have suffered a wrongful arrest, please get in touch with us at 0151 242… Read more »
What Constitutes a Police Breach of Human Rights?
Every human has the right to freedom, the right to life, and the right to freedom from torture and inhumane treatment according to the Human Rights Act 1998 however you might experience a breach of human rights. While the police have a duty to treat people according to the Act, this is not always the… Read more »
What You Need To Know About Racial Profiling By The Police
What is racial profiling? Racial profiling is suspecting that someone has committed a criminal offence based on ethnicity, nationality or religion rather than available evidence. The Equality Act of 2010 states that any discrimination is unlawful; if you experience racial profiling by the police, you can take action against them. Examples of racial profiling Police… Read more »
Reporting Sexual Abuse At Work
What Constitutes Sexual Abuse? Sexual abuse is any non-consensual behaviour or action of a sexual nature. Sexual abuse at work can be physical or it can take place verbally or online. In short, sexual abuse is any unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that causes makes you uncomfortable or upset. Examples of Sexual Abuse At… Read more »
Police Abusing Their Power: How to Tell If You Are A Victim
What constitutes police abusing their power? Whilst the role of the police is to prevent crime and protect citizens from harm, it is not uncommon to find members of the police abusing their power. Police can abuse their power in different ways; false arrests, unnecessary force, assault/battery, negligence, etc are all examples of police misconduct. … Read more »
Examples of Police Abuse of Power & How To Claim
What Is Police Abuse of Power? The function of the police is to maintain law and order within society and keep members of the public safe. Sometimes, however, police officers can abuse their positions of power and break the law. You could be eligible for compensation if you have been subject to police misconduct. Examples… Read more »
How To Report Domestic Abuse Safely and Get Help
What Is Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse is any controlling, threatening, coercive or violent behaviour by a partner, ex-partner or someone you live with. Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexuality or background. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the lockdown measures exacerbated the risk for vulnerable people… Read more »
Different Types of Child Abuse & What To Look Out For
What is child abuse? Whilst there is no legal definition, the court understands child abuse as any action that seeks to deliberately harm children or put them in danger. Child abuse can be physical or non-physical and can cause children to experience both emotional and physical pain. There are different types of child abuse; child… Read more »