This review is for a different branch.
I’ve worked with a number of lawyers in actions against the police thus am only too aware of the importance of instructing a conscientious solicitor with expertise and experience in this area.
From my first conversation with John regarding a malicious and unlawful arrest by Norfolk Constabulary, I felt confident I’d made the right choice. John is affable and professional, and handled my case intelligently and meticulously. He skilfully navigated the complex and protracted legal systems to achieve a substantial amount in damages.
Prior to suing the police, I’d made a complaint to their so-called “Professional Standards” department, and during the course of their “investigation” they failed to consider (and in fact completely omitted) key material evidence I wouldn’t have even known existed, but which clearly proved police liability.
This appeared to be a cynical exploitation of my lack of procedural knowledge as a laywoman, and I’m grateful to John for not only exposing these extensive disclosure issues, but going above and beyond in addressing them with the IOPC on my behalf.
As the police continue to police themselves, it’s apparent that a civil claim is often the only chance of redress. The outcome has given me a sense of justice and vindication, and I’m really pleased to hear John intends to document this lawsuit via partner Iain Gould’s website blog (which I follow with great interest), bringing much needed publicity to the ongoing abuses of power by Norfolk Constabulary.
I’m grateful to John and the rest of the team at DPP Law for the first class service. Their work in police accountability is invaluable, and I didn’t hesitate in instructing John on a more recent case against the same force.
