A high-profile police misconduct claim involving the use of a Taser by Nottinghamshire Police has been featured by BBC News following the settlement of civil proceedings.
The case arose from an incident in July 2021, when a man was Tasered while attempting to flee police officers in Nottingham. The deployment caused the claimant to fall from height and sustain serious injuries.
The claim, which concerned the lawfulness and proportionality of Taser use by police, was ultimately resolved by way of settlement by Nottinghamshire Police.
David Hughes was instructed in the matter. David is an experienced civil liberties barrister with a specialist practice in actions against the police, excessive force claims, and public law matters.
The case has since received national media attention, including coverage by BBC News: Read the BBC News report
Legal Representation
David Hughes was instructed by Iain Gould of DPP Solicitors, a specialist in actions against the police and civil claims arising from police misconduct.
Iain has also published a detailed analysis of the case, exploring the legal framework governing Taser use, civil claims for excessive force, and accountability in police misconduct cases: Read Iain Gould’s case commentary
Police Taser Misuse and Civil Claims
The case highlights the ongoing scrutiny of police use of force, particularly Taser deployment, and demonstrates how civil litigation can provide redress where force is alleged to be unlawful or disproportionate.
In this instance, the claim forms part of a wider body of litigation addressing Taser-related injuries and police accountability, with the claimant’s case ultimately resolved through settlement.
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