Satchell Moran Solicitors
10 Dryden Road
Wavertree Technology Park
Liverpool, L7 9PG
0151 268 8282
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Satchell Moran Solicitors
10 Dryden Road
Wavertree Technology Park
Liverpool, L7 9PG
0151 268 8282
info@satchellmoransolicitors.com
Satchell Moran can support you through the process of seeking justice for the death in custody of a family member or loved one.
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If you have had a family member or loved one suffer a death following interaction with the police, in police custody, prison or any other similar detention setting we can assist you in obtaining justice. Our specialist Lawyers are able to assist in both the inquest and any subsequent civil proceedings in bringing a claim, if failings are identified during any inquest or investigations.
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Our experienced Lawyers understand the challenges loved ones face when dealing with deaths in police custody. We will be there in order to assist you at every stage in holding the authorities to account.
The police must be held accountable for all interactions with members of the public and a death caused or contributed to by the police is of the most serious interaction. The police’s actions will be scrutinised by way of an inquest. It is therefore imperative you instruct Lawyers who are experts in this area in order to act promptly, make necessary representations at inquest stage and secure any evidence at a critical early stage which would only benefit any subsequent civil proceedings.
Claims involving death during or following restraint, the use of batons, incapacitant sprays, or firearms.
These claims focus on a failure of duty of care. This could be due to inadequate medical treatment, a failure to identify suicide risks (self-inflicted deaths), or unsafe staffing levels.
This type of Death in Custody Claim can happen when a person dies after police contact but was not under formal arrest at the time, such as during a pursuit or a welfare check.
These claims arise when a death occurs shortly after a peron has been released and where the custody period is considered a contributing factor.
These claims can arise where a person is released while suffering from an undiagnosed or untreated illness that causes their death.
Claims brought under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights allege that the state failed in its positive obligation to protect a life, or that the death was caused by unlawful state action. This can mean that the State failed in its obligation not to take life intentionally or through excessive force or it failed in its obligation to take proactive measures to protect a person whose life is known to be at risk such a prisoner who is suicidal.
Our dedicated team have experience of handling death in custody claims. We are experienced, professional and will be at your side every step of the way.
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Compensation can help cover lost income, and compensate you for the emotional impact of losing a loved one in police custody. It can also provide financial support while you recover from the impact of the loss. In these cases, you must start your claim within one year of the death.
We make the process straightforward so that you can focus on your recovery.
A death in custody is not restricted to a death that occurs solely when a person dies in the custody of the police. It covers deaths in police stations, prison cells, immigration detention, or during arrest, including fatal shootings, restraint-related deaths, a failure to identify suicide risks, deaths that occur during a pursuit or welfare check and medical incidents.
Time frames for claims against the Police, please note you have a 6 month limitation period to bring any claim under the equality act, 1-year limitation period to bring a claim for any breach of human rights, a 3-year limitation period to bring any claim for injury and a 6-year limitation period for any unlawful arrest/detainment/false imprisonment or trespass to your property.
In England and Wales, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) normally investigates police-related deaths, while the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigates prison deaths.
Family members and/or dependants of the deceased may be able to bring a claim.
We offer a no-win, no-fee agreement. This means you don’t pay a penny upfront. If we win, we take a success fee (typically 25%) from your compensation. Legal Aid is also available for eligible clients.
