N v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: QBD 29 Nov 2006

The claimant was raped and assaulted by a police officer. She sought damages from the Chief Constable saying he was vicariously liable, saying that the rapist had been wearing his uniform though in fact off duty.

Judges:

Nelson J

Citations:

[2006] EWHC 3041 (QB)

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Police Act 1996 88(1)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Torts – Other, Vicarious Liability, Police

Updated: 14 July 2022; Ref: scu.247983