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Parker v Chief Constable of the Hampshire Constabulary: CA 25 Jun 1999

The claimant sought damages after his arrest by armed police. The defendant appealed a substantial award of damages. Held: The section required the officer to have reasonable grounds for suspecting the arrestees to be guilty of the offence. The constable must suspect both that an arrestable offence has been committed and that the citizen he … Continue reading Parker v Chief Constable of the Hampshire Constabulary: CA 25 Jun 1999

Constable v The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS): Admn 3 Jul 2020

Renewed application for permission to challenge the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service not to prosecute two people for offences of fraud and for an offence of conspiracy to defraud. The applicant contends that this decision was perverse to the extent that no reasonable prosecutor could have reached it. Judges: Mrs Justice Cutts DBE Citations: … Continue reading Constable v The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS): Admn 3 Jul 2020

K, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of Lancashire Police: CA 24 Jun 2009

K renewed his application for leave to appeal against refusal of judicial review of the decision of his chief constable to dispense with his services. Citations: [2009] EWCA Civ 1197 Links: Bailii Statutes: Police (Conduct) Regulations 2004 13 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Appeal from – Khan, Regina (on the Application of) v Chief Constable … Continue reading K, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of Lancashire Police: CA 24 Jun 2009

Palomares v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: CA 11 Oct 1996

The Chief Constable appealed a finding of false imprisonment. The claimant had been arrested, but later the charges were dismissed. The jury found on the trial for malicious prosecution that the officers had not believed the truth of the allegations they had made. The plaintiff had insulted the officer and later apologised. The defendant appealed … Continue reading Palomares v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: CA 11 Oct 1996

Chief Constable of Essex Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 18 Nov 2021

The complainant requested information from the Chief Constable of Essex Police (‘Essex Police’) relating to employees training on mental health and Essex Police’s powers under the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). By the date of this notice Essex Police had not issued a substantive response to this request. The Commissioner’s decision is that Essex Police … Continue reading Chief Constable of Essex Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 18 Nov 2021

Tesco Stores Ltd v Constable and others: Comc 14 Sep 2007

The defendants provided insurance for the claimant to construct a train tunnel over which the claimant would build a supermarket. The tunnel collapsed, and the railway operator claimed for loss of revenues. The insurers denied responsibility saying the loss was purely economic, and not covered by the policy. Held: ‘since none of the loss for … Continue reading Tesco Stores Ltd v Constable and others: Comc 14 Sep 2007

Chief Constable of Leicestershire v M and Another: ChD 1988

The defendant had obtained money by fraud and used it to purchase property, which then increased in value. Held: The police did not have any right based on the increase in value to found a claim for an injunction to prevent the defendant dealing with the money. The court referred to statutory provisions conferring powers … Continue reading Chief Constable of Leicestershire v M and Another: ChD 1988

Chief Constable of Merseyside Police v Knox (Victmisation): EAT 22 Jan 2021

The Claimant in the Employment Tribunal, a police officer serving with the Respondent Force, made a number of subject access requests to the Respondent’s Data Access Unit (DAU). One of these, made in 2017, (SAR1) was for all emails sent within the Force ‘with a connection to me’ between 2002 and 2017. The Respondent was … Continue reading Chief Constable of Merseyside Police v Knox (Victmisation): EAT 22 Jan 2021

Regina v Chief Constable of Norfolk, ex parte DF: Admn 2002

Test for need for police protection The court considered the duties of the police to protect the applicants. Held: The search for a phrase which encapsulates a threshold of risk which engages article 2 is a search for a chimera. The degree of risk described as ‘real and immediate’ in Osman . . as used … Continue reading Regina v Chief Constable of Norfolk, ex parte DF: Admn 2002

Chief Constable Kent Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 20 Oct 2021

On 16 June 2021 the complainant requested from the Chief Constable of Kent Police (‘Kent police’) information relating to complaints by the public regarding police conduct. Kent Police provided a response to this request on 15 October 2021. The Commissioner’s decision is that Kent Police has failed to respond to the request within 20 working … Continue reading Chief Constable Kent Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 20 Oct 2021

Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 25 Oct 2021

The complainant requested the audio or transcripts of telephone calls between specified parties during a specified timeframe. West Yorkshire Police neither confirmed nor denied holding the requested information, citing sections 40(5) (personal information) and 30(3) (investigations and proceedings) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that West Yorkshire Police was entitled to rely on section 30(3) … Continue reading Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 25 Oct 2021

Rayner v Hampshire Chief Constable: 1971

A breathalyser bag with a hole in it was not equipment which comprised a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State. Citations: [1971] RTR 15 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Breckon v Director of Public Prosecutions Admn 22-Aug-2007 The defendant appealed against his conviction for driving with excess alcohol. … Continue reading Rayner v Hampshire Chief Constable: 1971

Chief Constable West Midlands Police, Regina (on The Application of) v Panel Chair, Police Misconduct Panel and Another: Admn 4 Jun 2020

Application for judicial review brought by the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, the Claimant, against the Decision on Outcome reached by the Police Misconduct Panel following a gross misconduct hearing concerning the interested party, Officer A. Citations: [2020] EWHC 1400 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Police Updated: 05 December 2022; Ref: scu.651202

Khan, Regina (on the Application of) v Chief Constable of Lancashire: Admn 30 Jan 2009

Judges: Elias J Citations: [2009] EWHC 472 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal from – K, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of Lancashire Police CA 24-Jun-2009 K renewed his application for leave to appeal against refusal of judicial review of the decision of his chief constable to dispense … Continue reading Khan, Regina (on the Application of) v Chief Constable of Lancashire: Admn 30 Jan 2009

Independent Police Complaints Commission, Regina (on the Application of) v the Chief Constable of West Mercia and Another: Admn 4 May 2007

The IPCC had directed the defendant to hold disciplinary proceedings against a constable, but the defendant having begun proceedings immediately stayed them. Judges: Keith J Citations: [2007] EWHC 1035 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Police Updated: 05 December 2022; Ref: scu.252405

Evans and Another v The Chief Constable of The South Wales Police: QBD 16 Nov 2017

‘Do the provisions of paragraphs 7(1) and 7(2) of Schedule 3 to the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006 entitle a Chief Constable to deduct the full sums of Incapacity Benefit (IB) and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) from the injury pension paid to a former police officer in weeks in a year after the year … Continue reading Evans and Another v The Chief Constable of The South Wales Police: QBD 16 Nov 2017

Linse, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: Admn 29 May 2020

Whether a certificate of motor insurance which may be avoided for non-disclosure is nevertheless a ‘valid’ certificate of insurance within the meaning of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Retention and Disposal of Seized Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2005 Citations: [2020] EWHC 1288 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Road Traffic Updated: 04 December 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Linse, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: Admn 29 May 2020

Cronin, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police and Another: Admn 20 Nov 2002

The applicant had had his premises searched. He sought to challenge the basis on which search warrant had been granted. He argued that under the Convention, it was necessary for the magistrates to provide a written record of the reasons for granting the warrant. Held: Where the information laid was itself sufficient to account for … Continue reading Cronin, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police and Another: Admn 20 Nov 2002

Cullen v Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary: 1999

The claimant had been arrested and complained at his treatment. Held: The failure to give reasons as to why his access to a solicitor was a breach of statutory duty, but there was no private law claim for damages. Judges: Carswell LCJ, Nicholson and Campbell LJJ Citations: [1999] NI 237 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited … Continue reading Cullen v Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary: 1999

Chief Constable of the Thames Valley Police v Kellaway: 2000

Citations: [2000] IRLR 170 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Ashraf v Francis W Birkett and Sons Ltd EAT 20-Jul-2001 The employee had been selected for redundancy. He claimed both race and disability discrimination. He appealed a rejection of race discrimination claim. He said that the Meek case required the decision to deal … Continue reading Chief Constable of the Thames Valley Police v Kellaway: 2000

Burke v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: CA 12 Jan 1999

The claimant had lost actions for false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and assault. He sought leave to appeal out of time. Held: The reasons for requesting an adjournment were quite inadequate, and in the light of Kitching, the case was hopeless. Leave refused. Judges: Lord Justice Simon Brown Mr Justice Wilson Citations: [1999] EWCA Civ 548 … Continue reading Burke v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: CA 12 Jan 1999

Roberts v Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary: CA 26 Jan 1999

The claimant had been detained at 11.25pm. His detention was not reviewed by an inspector until 7.45am the next morning, although it had been considered in the interim at 1.45am by an officer of junior rank. The plaintiff sued for unlawful imprisonment for the period of 2 hours and 20 minutes from 5.25am (when the … Continue reading Roberts v Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary: CA 26 Jan 1999

Mohindra v Director of Public Prosecutions; Browne v The Chief Constable Of Greater Manchester: Admn 15 Mar 2004

The defendants had been required to provide information leading to the identification of the driver. In one case the defendant was the registered keepr, and in the second not. Held: the obligations differed according to whether it was addressed to the registered keeper. In the one case to gave the information, and under the second, … Continue reading Mohindra v Director of Public Prosecutions; Browne v The Chief Constable Of Greater Manchester: Admn 15 Mar 2004

Smith v Chief Constable of Sussex Police: CA 5 Feb 2008

Allegation f failure by the police to protect the claimant from a violent partner Judges: Pill, Sedley, Rimer LJJ Citations: [2008] EWCA Civ 39 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal from – Hertfordshire Police v Van Colle; Smith v Chief Constable of Sussex Police HL 30-Jul-2008 Police Obligations to Witnesses is Limited … Continue reading Smith v Chief Constable of Sussex Police: CA 5 Feb 2008

Darragh etc v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: CA 16 Oct 1998

In the trial, the complainant sought damages against the police for various alleged acts of malpractice. The judge ordered trial before a jury under the section, but it later became clear that detailed consideration would be required of scientific evidence, and the judge ordered trial by judge without a jury. On appeal the court felt … Continue reading Darragh etc v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police: CA 16 Oct 1998

Hopson (Darren) v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: QBD 25 Oct 2002

The applicant challenged the imposition of a sex offender’s order, on the basis that having been convicted of the last offence, that was the date after which he had to have behaved in such a way as to cause the concern necessary in turn to found an application. Held: The Act required only such behaviour … Continue reading Hopson (Darren) v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: QBD 25 Oct 2002

Jackson v Chief Constable of West Midlands Police: QBD 22 Oct 1993

Mr Jackson was convicted of a drugs offence. On arrest, the police had seized money in his possession. No order as to the money was made at the trial. Mr Jackson applied under the Act. The magistrate accepted that Mr Jackson was the owner of the money, but, because he (the magistrate) considered that it … Continue reading Jackson v Chief Constable of West Midlands Police: QBD 22 Oct 1993

Chief Constable of North Wales Police v Evans: 2 Jan 1982

Citations: [1982] 1 WLR 1164 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – Chief Constable of the North Wales Police v Evans HL 1982 The Court found the probationer police constable to have been unlawfully induced to resign, but the court could not order his reinstatement. A power must be exercised by the precise person … Continue reading Chief Constable of North Wales Police v Evans: 2 Jan 1982

Mayor, Constables and Company of the Merchants of the Staple v Bank of England: 1883

The sealing of a deed prima facie imported not only due execution but also delivery. ‘The affixing the seal is not enough; there must be delivery of the deed also . . . Prima facie, putting the seal imports delivery; yet, if it be intended otherwise, it is not so . . .’ Judges: Wills … Continue reading Mayor, Constables and Company of the Merchants of the Staple v Bank of England: 1883

Wade v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire and Others: CA 31 Jul 1998

A tribunal’s decision on the facts was not to be set aside without good reason. It was within the tribunal’s range of discretion not to admit notes of police disciplinary proceedings in a claim for sexual harassment made by a woman PC. Citations: Times 09-Sep-1998, [1998] EWCA Civ 1369 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Discrimination Updated: … Continue reading Wade v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire and Others: CA 31 Jul 1998

Ahmed v Chief Constable of West Midlands Police: CA 28 Jul 1998

The court considered whether, and if so, the circumstances in which, police officers may be liable in negligence to suspects for failure to comply with the Codes of Practice. Citations: [1998] EWCA Civ 1305 Statutes: Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 66 67 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Negligence, Torts – Other, Police Updated: 23 November … Continue reading Ahmed v Chief Constable of West Midlands Police: CA 28 Jul 1998

A v Chief Constable of the West Yorkshire Police and Another: CA 5 Nov 2002

The appellant had undergone a male to female sex change, but was refused employment by the respondent before the Human Rights Act came into effect. Held: Although the Human Rights Act could not apply, the act was in breach of the Equal Treatment Directive and discrimination. The 1999 regulations were incompatible with the provisions of … Continue reading A v Chief Constable of the West Yorkshire Police and Another: CA 5 Nov 2002

Gapper v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary: CA 2 Jul 1998

The court asked whether the power of arrest under s6 of the 1864 Act survived s26 of the 1984 Act. Held: The 1984 Act affected only the powers given to police officers as police officers. The power under s6 of the Vagrancy Act applied to any person, and therefore was not affected by a restriction … Continue reading Gapper v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary: CA 2 Jul 1998

Connor and others v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: CA 22 Nov 2006

The claimants appealed dismissal of their claim for damages for malicious prosecution after the obtaining of a search warrant. Held: The appeals failed. There was no express power to use reasonable force and to temporarily those discovered in premises to be searched in order to execute a warrant under the 1968 Act, but one must … Continue reading Connor and others v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police: CA 22 Nov 2006

Halford v Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary, Curtis: CA 13 Feb 2003

The claimant appealed orders in favour of the defendant that statements, which he claimed were defamatory, were made in situations attracting qualified privilege. Allegations had been made by his step-children that the claimant had assaulted them. He had been interviewed by the police, but a prosecution was rejected because the children’s evidence was inconsistent with … Continue reading Halford v Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary, Curtis: CA 13 Feb 2003

Sacco v Chief Constable of South Wales Constabulary and others: CA 15 May 1998

The claimant a seventeen-year-old youth who had been arrested during a drunken brawl, kicked his way out through the door of the police van in which he was being transported and jumped out while it was moving at about twenty-five mph striking his head on the road. Held: He had no claim for damages: ‘even … Continue reading Sacco v Chief Constable of South Wales Constabulary and others: CA 15 May 1998

Pollard v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police: CA 28 Apr 1998

Damages for assault by police dog. Held: Though in principle reasonable force can be used in the course of assisting in the arrest of a suspected offender, that must always be reasonable and proportionate. The claimant’s appeal failed. The judge had properly taken account of all matters which he should have done, and no flaw … Continue reading Pollard v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police: CA 28 Apr 1998

Chief Constable of Gwent Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 4 Oct 2021

The complainant requested various information about ‘Project Habitance’, ‘Project Habitance II’ and ‘Project Inhabitance’. Gwent Police refused to confirm or deny whether it held information falling within the scope of the request on the basis of sections 23(5) (security bodies), 27(4)(a) and (b) (international relations), 30(3) (investigations), 31(3) (law enforcement) and section 40(5) (personal information). … Continue reading Chief Constable of Gwent Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 4 Oct 2021

Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 16 Feb 2022

The complainant requested information from West Yorkshire Police about the telephone system used at Havertop Lane Police Station in relation to telephone calls he believed had been made. West Yorkshire Police denied holding some of the requested information and refused to confirm or deny whether it held the remainder, citing sections 40(5) (personal information) and … Continue reading Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 16 Feb 2022

Moore v The Chief Constable of Merseyside: Admn 19 May 2015

The claimant to this judicial review is seeking to quash a decision made by an investigator conducting a police misconduct meeting to find ‘not proven’ a charge against a police constable that he breached the police equality and diversity professional standard in the course of his investigation into and decision in relation to a road … Continue reading Moore v The Chief Constable of Merseyside: Admn 19 May 2015

Gizzonio and Another v Chief Constable of Derbyshire: CA 26 Mar 1998

A decision by a police station custody sergeant whether or not to grant bail to a suspect after charge, and on what terms, has immunity from action so long as it forms part of the process of prosecution. No abuse of process or malicious prosecution action or misfeasance in public office could be maintained against … Continue reading Gizzonio and Another v Chief Constable of Derbyshire: CA 26 Mar 1998

French, Regina (on The Application of) v The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police: Admn 15 Mar 2011

The claimant sought judicial review of police disciplinary proceedings against her saying that it should have been by way of a disciplinary meeting, and that a member of the panel had served on two of the panels. Judges: Behrens J Citations: [2011] EWHC 546 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008 Jurisdiction: England and … Continue reading French, Regina (on The Application of) v The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police: Admn 15 Mar 2011

Chief Constable of Surrey Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 11 Aug 2021

The complainant requested from Surrey Police information in relation to landlord/tenant disputes. Surrey Police relied on section 12(1) of the FOIA to refuse to comply with the complainant’s request as it considered the cost of doing so would exceed the appropriate limit. The Commissioner’s decision is that Surrey Police has correctly cited section 12(1) FOIA … Continue reading Chief Constable of Surrey Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 11 Aug 2021

Roberts v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police: CA 16 Jan 2013

The parties had settled a previous dispute with a Tomlin order including the clause: ‘Mr Roberts accepts the above terms in full and final satisfaction of his claims in the said action number 1OL90045 and of any claim or potential claim which he has or may have up to the date hereof against GMP, or … Continue reading Roberts v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police: CA 16 Jan 2013

Smith v Chief Constable of Kent: CA 26 Jan 1998

The plaintiffs had sought to claim against the defendants for tort of malicious prosecution The trial had been vacated once on the defendants paying costs, and they made a second application, saying that more days were needed. That application was granted, and the claimants now sought leave to appeal adjournment of the trial. Held: The … Continue reading Smith v Chief Constable of Kent: CA 26 Jan 1998

Harkin v Hellawell (Sued As the Chief Constable of West Yorks Police): CA 4 Dec 1997

The claimant had been bitten by a police dog and wished to claim damages. She appealed refusal of an order for records of the dog to be disclosed. Held: The request was phrased impossibly widely and had been properly refused. Citations: [1997] EWCA Civ 2915 Statutes: Animals Act 1971 2 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Personal … Continue reading Harkin v Hellawell (Sued As the Chief Constable of West Yorks Police): CA 4 Dec 1997

Da Silva and Entwistle v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police: CA 11 Dec 1997

The plaintiff had commenced an action for assault against the police, but had then let it sleep. The defendant’s application for it to be struck out failed. When the plaintiff applied to set it down, the defendant realising his error sought again a strike out. Held: The further delay after the first hearing was not … Continue reading Da Silva and Entwistle v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police: CA 11 Dec 1997

O’Loughlin v Chief Constable of Essex: CA 12 Dec 1997

Police, when using force to enter premises, must still give their reasons for effecting their entry, to the occupant, unless this was impossible or undesirable. Buxton LJ said: ‘This paragraph strictly speaking did not apply in the present case, because no search was contemplated. It is, however, a strong indication of the importance and relevance … Continue reading O’Loughlin v Chief Constable of Essex: CA 12 Dec 1997

Lorenzo v The Chief Constable of The West Midlands: CA 12 Dec 2012

The claimant alleged assault and false imprisonment by officers employed by the defendant. The judge had made case management decisions as to the number of witnesse to be called by the defendant, and had also limited the time for the jury to deliberate. Judges: Logmore, Moses, Kitchin LJJ Citations: [2012] EWCA Civ 1863 Links: Bailii … Continue reading Lorenzo v The Chief Constable of The West Midlands: CA 12 Dec 2012

X, Regina (on The Application of) v The Chief Constable of Y Police and Another: Admn 27 Feb 2015

‘The first defendant . . applies for an order that certain police records relating to the claimant (‘X’), a man aged 32, should be withheld from disclosure in these proceedings on the grounds of public interest immunity (‘PII’).’ Judges: Philli[ps J Citations: [2015] EWHC 484 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Police Updated: 11 … Continue reading X, Regina (on The Application of) v The Chief Constable of Y Police and Another: Admn 27 Feb 2015

Ellis v Chief Constable of Grampian Police: SIC 21 Nov 2012

Ms Ellis requested from the Chief Constable of Grampian Police (Grampian Police) copies of statements held relating to the death of a named individual. Grampian Police refused to disclose the information as it related to an investigation into the death of a person and was the personal data of those who provided the statements. Following … Continue reading Ellis v Chief Constable of Grampian Police: SIC 21 Nov 2012

Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 27 Sep 2021

The complainant requested information relating to ‘stop and search’ activities. Bedfordshire Police provided some information but refused to provide the remainder, citing sections 24 (national security) and 31 (law enforcement) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Bedfordshire Police has failed to demonstrate that either exemption is engaged. The Commissioner requires the public authority to … Continue reading Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police (Police and Criminal Justice): ICO 27 Sep 2021

Perry v Chief Constable of Humberside Police: Admn 18 Oct 2012

The defendant appealed against an anti-social behaviour order. He had been a journalist, and began a private newsletter and campaign alleging amongst other things corruption in the police. He complained that his article 10 rights had been infringed. Held: The order was quashed. Pitchford LJ said: ‘that separate issues arise out of these blogs. In … Continue reading Perry v Chief Constable of Humberside Police: Admn 18 Oct 2012

Clarke v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: CA 7 Oct 1997

Citations: [1997] EWCA Civ 2432 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Cited – Entick v Carrington KBD 1765 The Property of Every Man is SacredThe King’s Messengers entered the plaintiff’s house and seized his papers under a warrant issued by the Secretary of State, a government minister. Held: The common law does not recognise interests of … Continue reading Clarke v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: CA 7 Oct 1997

Fisher and Another v Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary: CA 29 Jul 1997

The Chief Constable appealed against an award of pounds 750 made after a police officer serving a search warrant forgetfully failed to leave a copy with the occupier. Judges: Woolf LJ, Roch LJ, Cotton LJ Citations: [1997] EWCA Civ 2232 Links: Bailii Statutes: Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 23(3) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: … Continue reading Fisher and Another v Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary: CA 29 Jul 1997

Macintyre v Chief Constable of Kent and others: CA 24 Jul 2002

The defendants appealed against case management directions made in this defamation action. Judges: Brooke, Dyson LJJ, Wall J Citations: [2002] EWCA Civ 1087 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Cited – Bellenden (formerly Satterthwaite) v Satterthwaite CA 1948 The court considered the role of the appeal court in assessing an order for maintenance payable … Continue reading Macintyre v Chief Constable of Kent and others: CA 24 Jul 2002

Chief Constable of Gwent Police v Parsons and Another (Disability Discrimination): EAT 25 Feb 2020

The Claimants were police officers in their 40s who were disabled under Equality Act 2010 and in possession of ‘H1 certificates’ which allowed them immediate access to ‘deferred pension’ on leaving the police. They left the force under the police ‘voluntary exit scheme’ (analogous to a redundancy scheme) and their ‘compensation lump sums’ were capped … Continue reading Chief Constable of Gwent Police v Parsons and Another (Disability Discrimination): EAT 25 Feb 2020

Savage v Hoddinot (Chief Constable of Hampshire): CA 6 Feb 1997

A police informer may abandon anonymity to sue police for promised fees. Citations: Times 14-Feb-1997, [1997] EWCA Civ 943, [1997] 1 WLR 1061 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Cited – Marks v Beyfus 1890 The plaintiff claimed damages for malicious prosecution. He called the Director of Public Prosecutions as a witness, who refused … Continue reading Savage v Hoddinot (Chief Constable of Hampshire): CA 6 Feb 1997

Leeds United Football Club Ltd v The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police: QBD 24 Jul 2012

The court was asked whether the West Yorkshire Police are able to recoup from Leeds United Football Club the very considerable costs of public order policing and crowd control around the immediate environs of the Club premises, before and after matches, or whether they are confined to recovering in respect of special police services on … Continue reading Leeds United Football Club Ltd v The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police: QBD 24 Jul 2012

Shufflebottom v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester: Admn 7 Feb 2003

The magistrates were asked to make a finding against a dog which was kept within their jurisdiction, but where the incident upon which the application was based, had occurred in Scotland. The appellant contended it should have been heard in Scotland because of section 52 of the 1980 Act. Held: The 1871 Act conferred a … Continue reading Shufflebottom v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester: Admn 7 Feb 2003

Frost and Others v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire and Others: CA 31 Oct 1996

The distinction normally made between primary and secondary victims claiming damages for shock in witnessing a terrible event does not apply to employees who were obliged by their contract to be present. Citations: Times 06-Nov-1996, [1996] EWHC CA 173 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Appeal from – Frost and Others v Chief Constable … Continue reading Frost and Others v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire and Others: CA 31 Oct 1996

Carey v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset: CA 7 Apr 1995

A vehicle must obstruct persons using the road, not just the road itself, before it can be removed under the Regulations. ‘Obstruction’ is relative to the users of the highway, not to the occupation of the highway itself. Citations: Independent 20-Apr-1995, Times 07-Apr-1995 Statutes: Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986 (1986 No 183) 3(1) … Continue reading Carey v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset: CA 7 Apr 1995

Regina v Chief Constable of the West Midlands Police, Ex Parte Wiley Etc: CA 30 Sep 1993

Police complaints documents’ use may be restricted in civil proceedings. Citations: Times 30-Sep-1993, Independent 08-Oct-1993, Gazette 08-Dec-1993 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Appeal from – Regina v Chief Constable of West Midlands Ex Parte Wiley; Regina v Chief Constable Notts Ex Parte Sunderland QBD 24-Feb-1993 Police were not to use a complaint statements in civil … Continue reading Regina v Chief Constable of the West Midlands Police, Ex Parte Wiley Etc: CA 30 Sep 1993

Regina v Chief Constable of West Midlands Ex Parte Carroll: CA 10 May 1994

A Chief Constable was wrong to dispense with a probationer’s services without giving him a chance to reply. Citations: Ind Summary 06-Jun-1994 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Kay, Regina (on The Application of) v Chief Constable of Northumbria Police Admn 18-Jan-2010 Having succeeded in her claim as to the lawfulness of the … Continue reading Regina v Chief Constable of West Midlands Ex Parte Carroll: CA 10 May 1994

Davidson v Chief Constable of North Wales Police and Another: CA 31 May 1993

A store detective said the plaintiffs had stolen from the store. He was wrong. The plaintiffs sought damages from the defendant for false imprisonment. Held: If the police use their own discretion to arrest a suspect, an informer is not liable for false imprisonment. The intervention by the police breaks any causation of the store … Continue reading Davidson v Chief Constable of North Wales Police and Another: CA 31 May 1993

TBG v A Chief Constable of Police: Admn 21 Oct 2022

TBG was released on licence from a life sentence for murder, but was made subject to a Sexual Harm Protection order. He now appealed against that order. Held: The appeal failed. Judges: Lord Justice Dingemans (Vice-President of the King’S Bench Division) And Mr Justice Johnson Citations: [2022] EWHC 2665 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and … Continue reading TBG v A Chief Constable of Police: Admn 21 Oct 2022

Keegan and Others v Chief Constable of Merseyside: CA 3 Jul 2003

The police had information suggesting (wrongly) that a fugitive resided at an address. An armed raid followed, and the claimant occupant sought damages. Held: The tort of malicious procurement of a search warrant required it to be established both that there was no reasonable or probable cause for requesting the search warrant and that there … Continue reading Keegan and Others v Chief Constable of Merseyside: CA 3 Jul 2003

R Cruickshank Limited v The Chief Constable of Kent County Constabulary: CA 13 Dec 2002

The claimant had sought damages from the defendant for unlawful interference with contractual relations, and for misfeasance in public office. It now appealed against an order striking out its claim. It claimed that the police had unlawfully abused their power causing it damage to its goodwill and business. Held: Three Rivers established two forms of … Continue reading R Cruickshank Limited v The Chief Constable of Kent County Constabulary: CA 13 Dec 2002