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This book provides a detailed and practical analysis of the civil law rights and remedies for police misconduct. This edition brings the book fully up to date and includes recent and important cases.

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Author:   Richard Clayton, QC ,  Hugh Tomlinson, QC
Publisher:   Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Imprint:   Sweet & Maxwell
Edition:   4th edition
ISBN:  

9781847038586

ISBN 10:   1847038581
Publication Date:   31 October 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Policing and the citizen. The legal status and organisation of the police. Complaints against the police. Practice and procedure. International torts to the person. Police powers over the person: arrest, detention and other miscellaneous powers. Interfering with land and goods. Lawful justifications for entry, search and seizure. Malicious prosecution and related action. Police surveillance and information gathering. Negligence. Misfeasance and other civil actions. Discrimination claims. Judicial review of police decisions. Damages. Other remedies. The Human Rights Act.

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