Satchell Moran Solicitors
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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 pursuing compensation for the unlawful search or trespass of your property.
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If your home or property has been trespassed or unlawfully entered and/or searched, you may be able to bring a claim against the police.
Officers have certain limited powers to allow them entry and search of properties without a warrant being obtained however if officers enter without correct authority or do not follow the correct procedures that entry and search can be unlawful and you would be entitled to bring a claim against the police for such.
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It is important you instruct expert Solicitors in this area to deal with such claims as these matters are often complex and heavily defended by authorities such as the police. It can be very challenging to bring a claim against the police however with our expertise and wealth of experience we will be able to advise and/or assist you.
The police must be accountable for any entry and search they make and must be able to provide you with the clear and precise legal power for their entry.
We are experts at challenging unlawful entry and trespass to property claims against the police. We understand the challenges faced when bringing claims against a public body such as the police and we are specialist Lawyers who have received national recognition for such.
If you consider you have been subject to an unlawful entry or search please get in touch with our firm.
Police entering and searching an incorrect property due to errors in planning or acting on wrong/poor intelligence.
Entry to the property can be unlawful even if police enter with a warrant. This can happen if the information on the warrant fails to name the correct premises, the warrant is out of date, or if police fail to show it to the occupier.
Police going beyond the scope of a warrant can make the search unlawful. This can happen when, for example, police search a detached garage, outbuilding or a car not specified in the warrant.
Police can use Section 17 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) to force entry under the guise of “saving life or limb” if they have serious concerns for the safety of the person or people inside. If this is misused to gain entry for other reasons such as a routine investigation or due to a minor dispute, then it is not legal entry.
While police may have legally entered the property to ask questions of the occupant, if they refuse to leave when asked, and consent to be in the property is withdrawn, their presence becomes trespass.
Our dedicated team have experience of handling trespass / unlawful search of property claims. We are experienced, professional and will be at your side every step of the way.
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Compensation can help to compensate you for the emotional distress that can be caused due to trespass/unlawful search byt he police. It can also provide financial support to help you to recover from the stress. In these cases it is best to start your claim as soon as possible.
The team at Satchell Moran will be able to talk you through the process and will keep you informed every step of the way.
We make the process straightforward so that you can focus on your recovery.
Unlawful search and trespass by public bodies—most commonly the police—occurs when they exceed their legal authority to enter property or stop/search an individual. While police have significant powers to investigate crime, these must be exercised lawfully.
If the warrant being used to gain entry shows the incorrect address, is out of date or is not shown to the occupier of the property, the search may be unlawful. If the police enter the property to make an arrest but then stay to look around the property for any evidence, without authority to do so, it may be trespass.
Searching a home or garden cannot normally be done without a warrant, but police can search an individual on private property if the have reasonable grounds to suspect you have committed a crime, are carrying prohibited items such as weapons or drugs or they believe you are trespassing.
No. If the police have reasonable grounds, you cannot legally refuse to be searched, and they may use reasonable force to detain and search you. If they do not have reasonable grounds, the search may be unlawful, but resisting may lead to arrest for obstructing a police officer.
Seek immediate legal advice from an experienced solicitors such as Satchell Moran. It is important to act quickly as there are strict time limits concerning these complaints and claims.
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.
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.
