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Vincent v Chief Constable of Kent Police [2026] EWHC 769 (KB) (31 March 2026)
The High Court dismissed an appeal arising from a protest at Ramsgate port, holding that police use of force against a protester was justified and proportionate.
AB v Chief Constable of North Wales Police [2026] EWCC 11 (27 March 2026)
The court dismissed a false imprisonment and assault claim arising from an arrest for alleged malicious communications, finding the arrest lawful and the force reasonable.
Jones v Chief Constable of Essex Police [2026] EWHC 129 (KB) (02 February 2026)
The High Court set aside permission to sue Essex Police under s329 CJA 2003, holding the claimant failed to show a real prospect of proving grossly disproportionate force.
The High Court set aside an ex parte order allowing a police-force claim, holding the claimant had not shown a real prospect of proving grossly disproportionate force under s.329 CJA 2003.
The High Court dismissed claims arising from a police encounter with an armed, agitated man, holding the officers’ use of force, arrest process, and pre-handcuffing conduct were lawful.
Curwen v Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary [2026] EWHC 115 (KB) (23 January 2026)
The High Court considered claims arising from a police encounter involving Taser use, PAVA spray, and detention. It rejected false imprisonment but upheld liability on force-related claims.
The Recorder erred in law by requiring a reasonable belief under Section 54(4) of PACE; the statute only requires an honest belief. On the facts, the custody officer had an honest and reasonable belief that removal of clothing was necessary for safety. The use of force was justified and proportionate. The appeal is allowed and judgment entered for the Appellant.
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The officer's use of the Taser was not objectively reasonable or proportionate in the circumstances. There was insufficient evidence that the Claimant was chasing others or armed, insufficient warning was given, and insufficient time was allowed for compliance. The deployment was not justified under S.3 Criminal Law Act 1967 or S.117 PACE 1984, and thus constituted assault.
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The High Court granted permission under section 329 CJA 2003 for Thomas Ward to bring a trespass claim over injuries alleged to have been caused by a police dog.
Ward v The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police [2024] EWHC 1297 (KB) (29 May 2024)
The High Court granted permission under section 329 CJA 2003 for a trespass claim over a police dog bite, finding real prospects on gross disproportionality.
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