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Civil Claims Against the Police George has acted for numerous constabularies in civil claims covering the full range of policing, from drunken fights to firearms operations and murder enquiries. He has extensive jury trial experience. He also has a wide experience of other civil claims, such as Police Property Act applications, personal injury and acting on behalf of the police discovery/PII applications in Children Act proceedings. George was recently junior counsel for the Metropolitan Police in the “May Day 2001” test cases in the High Court.
Football Banning Orders George has been advising and acting for Football Intelligence Units ever since the Football (Disorder) Act 2004 first came into force. In addition to individual banning orders, he has also advised Football Intelligence Units on the tactics of the efficient preparation of evidence in order to maximise the prospects of getting hooligans banned. During the 2004-2005 he acted for the Leicestershire Police in obtaining a banning order against a ‘general’ in the ‘Leicester Baby Squad’.
ASBOs / POCAs etc George frequently represents the police in the Magistrates’ Courts’ civil jurisdiction, including anti-social behaviour orders covering the range of human anti-social behaviour and applications for forfeiture orders.
Employment George has a broad employment practice and regularly appears in the Employment Tribunal for both applicant and respondent. He has a particular interest in race and sex discrimination.
Discipline George acts as presenting officer and advises forces on disciplinary matters.
Inquests George has acted in numerous inquests on behalf of the police, including those involving deaths in custody, sensitive murder investigations and deaths of officers on duty.
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