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 case.
If you believe you have experienced a police breach of human rights, please get in touch with us at 0151 242 5111 or email us at info@tdpsolicitors.co.uk to discuss your potential claim.
What Is a Police Breach of Human Rights?
You may have experienced a police breach of human rights if you were subject to wrongful arrest (also known as false imprisonment), if you were mistreated while in police custody, or if you were subject to excessive force by a police officer/s.
Examples of a police breach of human rights include:
- Being arrested by a member of the police despite the officer not having ‘reasonable belief’ that you were involved in a criminal offence or without a suitable warrant.
- If you were arrested and the arrest is later deemed unlawful, any amount of time spent in custody thereafter is considered a police breach of human rights.
- Being struck by an officer, either with their hands or baton, despite complying with officers.
- Inhumane treatment while in custody.
If you believe you have experienced a police breach of human rights, it is important to collect any evidence of the human rights breach, such as photographic evidence of any injuries sustained or CCTV footage of the incident to support your claim.
How Can TDP Solicitors Help You With a Police Breach of Human Rights?
At TDP Solicitors, we are experienced in dealing with cases involving a police breach of human rights. We understand how painful these experiences can be, both for the person involved and their families. We can help you seek justice in situations where:
- The incident caused the death of a member of your family.
- You were arrested without a justifiable warrant.
- You were subject to excessive force during the arrest or while in police custody.
- The police used physical force to extract information during a police interview.
- Police interfered with the justice system.
- Illegally interfering with your right to protest.
Every case involving human rights is unique. If you believe you have experienced a breach of human rights at the hands of the police, but are unsure if you would qualify for compensation, get in touch and we can see how we can help.
Get In Touch
For more information about the claims process or to discuss your potential case, call us on 0151 242 5111 for a free, confidential chat. Alternatively, please email us at info@tdpsolicitors.co.uk.