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Tooks Chambers has a strong team with extensive experience of actions against the police and acting for families in inquest cases. Actions against the police: Tooks Chambers is ranked by Chambers and Partners 2009 as a Leading Set in this area. We cover the whole range of actions: false imprisonment; malicious prosecution; misfeasance in public office, breach of confidence and negligence, as well as claims under the ECHR and related Human Rights claims such as Judicial Reviews of decisions of the IPCC relating to disciplinary proceedings against police officers. Our team of experienced practitioners draws on its expertise in related fields such as crime, discrimination, immigration and public law. Patrick Roche and Hugh Southey QC are rated by Chambers and Partners 2009 as Leading Practitioners in this field. Martin Huseyin writes the chapter on civil actions for the APIL Encyclopedia of Personal Injury Actions and Pleading [Jordans]. Inquests: Our team is one of the most experienced at the bar in acting for families in inquest cases. We act at all levels, in judicial reviews and in some of the highest profile cases, such as the inquests into the deaths of Jean Charles de Menezes, Princess Diana and Simon Murden who was shot by police officers in Hull. We specialise in deaths engaging the responsibility of the authorities, such as police shootings; deaths in prison or police custody, immigration or mental health detention; and also in cases involving medical negligence. We carry out related actions, such as civil claims, and claims under articles 2, 3 and 8 of the ECHR. We have the benefit of expertise in relevant areas of law, such as immigration detention, prison law, police actions and public law. Our specialists contribute to various publications, including Inquests - A Practitioner's Guide; articles in legal journals, and regular articles in the practitioner's journal Inquest Law. Recent cases in which Tooks has been involved include - M v the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2007] EWCA Civ 1361;
- Jean Paul v Deputy Coroner of The Queen's Household [2007] EWHC 408 (Admin);
- R (on the application of Bennett) v HM Coroner for Inner South London [2007] EWCA Civ 617;
- R (Pereira) v Inner South London Coroner [2007] 1 WLR 3256;
- R (on the application of Armani Da Silva) v. DPP & Ors [2006] EWHC 3204 (Admin);
- R (Scholes) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2006] 170 JP 243, CA
We are committed to acting for families, and regularly undertake pro-bono work. The team is always happy to be approached for training purposes. Further Information Further information about individual members of our Inquest team can be obtained using the links to the right. You can also contact our clerks directly: Recent news
- Ay Family Win Compensation for Lengthy Unlawful Detention
The Ay family are Kurdish asylum seekers who came to the UK to escape persecution in Turkey. The Home Office has agreed to pay them a 6-figure sum of compensation in an out of court settlement following a civil action against the UK government for the ordeal of their time in detention
9 January 2012 - Pre Inquest Hearing in to the Death of Mark Duggan
The pre-inquest hearing in to the death of Mark Duggan who was killed by armed officers in north London on the 4th August took place yesterday.
13 December 2011 - Tooks Chambers Rankings in Chambers UK 2012
Tooks barristers are ranked in seven practice areas in the new edition of Chambers UK launched yesterday. Ranked as a leading set in Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Crime, Immigration and Police Law. Individual barristers are recommended in Administrative and Public Law, Employment and Mediation.
26 October 2011 - Tooks Legal 500 Rankings
Tooks barristers continue to ascend the rankings in the new edition of the Legal 500. Tooks is recommended as a Leading Set in Civil Liberties and Human Rights (including public inquiry law and actions against the police), Crime and Immigration. Tooks barristers are individually recommended within Employment.
12 October 2011 - Carol Hawley Rejoins Tooks
Tooks are delighted to welcome back Carol Hawley to chambers
5 August 2011 - Husband of Omagh Bomb Victim Allowed to Sue the Police
Laurence Rush, the husband of Omagh bomb victim Elizabeth Rush, has been allowed to proceed with his action for damages against the police.
28 February 2011 - Tooks Barristers Ranked in Police Law by Chambers & Partners
Hugh Southey QC enters the Police law rankings as a new silk. Patrick Roche maintains his ranking as a Leading Junior
8 November 2010 - Tooks Continues to Rise in the Legal 500 Rankings
Tooks is delighted that Adam Straw has been newly recommended as a leading junior in Civil liberties and human rights and Hugh Southey QC and Abigail Smith’s new rankings in Immigration in the latest edition of the Legal 500 published on the 7th September 2010. Tooks maintains its ranking as a leading set in Civil Liberties & Human Rights , Crime and Immigration.
14 September 2010 - Chambers UK 2011 - Tooks Barristers Featured as Leaders at the Bar
Tooks barristers continue to score in the latest edition of Chambers UK, due to be published in November 2010. Individual members have been recognised in Administrative and Public Law; Civil Liberties; Crime; Employment; Immigration and Police law.
2 July 2010 - Tooks Scoop Two at the LALY Awards!
Against tough competition Adam Straw won the award for Young Barrister of the Year whilst Michael Mansfield QC was honoured with the award for Outstanding Achievement.
27 May 2010
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