Public Law Solicitor | Services

Have you or your family been badly treated by the police or a public authority?

If you’re struggling to be heard, we’re here to listen.

If you feel that you or a member of your family’s civil liberties have been infringed in some way, we are here to listen to your concerns.

We hold a Specialist Legal Aid contract for pursuing Actions Against the Police and Public Authorities
and can help with claims relating to a wide range of issues including:

Inquests (including complex Article 2 Inquests)
Death in custody
Negligence
False imprisonment
Unlawful arrest
Human Rights claims
Historic sex abuse
Assault and battery
Bullying and harassment
Interference with property
Malicious prosecution
Misfeasance in Public Office

Our team of public law solicitors deal with many sensitive cases where people have suffered devastating and often tragic consequences after being let down by the authorities.

We believe that everyone deserves to have their voice heard and get the justice they deserve. Our
professional and sympathetic team can give informed advice to help guide you through the legal process of Actions Against the Police and Public Authorities, and explain what is happening at every
stage.

Get in touch with the team today.

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We are delighted to be ranked by Chambers for our work in Administrative and Public Law.

Harding Evans offers expert handling of a wide range of public law challenges concerning civil liberties and human rights. Its particular strengths include matters relating to health, social care and housing, often representing children and other vulnerable parties. The team is capable of acting in matters against local authorities, the police, central government and devolved administrations.

“The lawyers have a tremendous amount of drive and good management. They provide a lot of reassurance.”

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