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Human Rights Lawyers in London

If you have suffered wrongs or ill-treatment at the hands of a public body, we can help you enforce your civil liberties and hold the state to account.

We regularly assist those who have suffered some of the most serious abuse obtain justice and pride ourselves on building strong, trust-based relationships with our clients.

Our Experience Protecting Our Clients’ Civil Liberties

Our lawyers have an excellent record obtaining compensation and apologies, along with disciplinary action, against the police and other public bodies.

Our civil liberties work includes:

  • Securing compensation for clients who suffer loss or injury as a result of police misconduct, including police assault, unlawful stop and search, unlawful arrest or seizure of goods and false imprisonment
  • Helping the families of those who have died following contact with the police or other public bodies, for instance, representation for members of the Hillsborough Family Support Group in relation to civil claims against public bodies arising out of the Hillsborough tragedy
  • Obtaining disciplinary action against officers following complaints to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
  • Helping the families of those who have died following contact with the police or other public bodies through representation at inquests into their deaths.
  • Representing prisoners who have been subject to unlawful treatment whilst in custody, such as assaults by prison staff and/or other prisoners, strip searches, negligent treatment, lack of medical care, and being detained for longer than their sentence.
  • Challenging decisions of the police and/or Crown Prosecution Service in relation to failures to prosecute alleged perpetrators of crimes. We regularly represent victims of sexual assault in trying to secure prosecutions.
  • Helping clients who were unlawfully detained by immigration authorities

Saunders Law - Protecting & Enforcing Our Clients’ Rights

At Saunders Law, we’re dedicated to protecting civil liberties and restoring the balance of power between the state and individuals. We’re well-known for our high-profile work and tirelessly fighting our clients’ corners.

We are ranked as a leading firm in The Legal 500 for Civil Liberties and Human Rights, and Administrative and Public Law, and in Chambers & Partners for Police Law: Mainly Claimant, whilst our Head of Department, Nia Williams is ranked as leading individual.

Testimonials

‘Saunders Law consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to defending civil liberties and promoting human rights. Their profound understanding of the complexities within this field, combined with their strategic approach, allows them to provide effective representation for their clients.’ Legal 500 2024

‘I highly recommend Saunders Law for their exceptional expertise, passion, and tireless dedication to upholding justice in the realm of civil liberties and human rights.’ Legal 500 2024

‘The firm provides a high-level service concerning public law claims and actions against the state. They are true experts in inquests, judicial review claims and actions against the police.’ Legal 500 2024

“The whole team is excellent - they are particularly good at getting into the details of cases." Chambers and Partners 2023

Call us on 020 7632 4300 or make an enquiry online.