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I'd like to seek compensation for something the police have done
Thank you.
You can contact us about this in two ways; by post or email.
Please write to:
Civil Claims Unit
Sussex Police Headquarters
Church Lane
Lewes
BN7 2DZ
Please email [email protected].
Please be sure to include the following information:
We'll reply with a reference number and the name, phone number and email address of the lawyer, claims handler or other person dealing with your claim.
In some cases we may send your claim to external solicitors to handle on our behalf. In this case they will write to you with this information. From that point, please correspond with the person handling the claim, always remembering to quote your reference number.
We we'll investigate any genuine claim against us and are able to solve most claims without needing to start legal proceedings. Indeed, the courts expect both parties to attempt to resolve disputes without bringing proceedings.
This is why we ask claimants to give full details of the basis of their claim and to allow us a reasonable time to investigate and negotiate before commencing proceedings. If you do decide to commence proceedings, please note that the correct name for service of all proceedings upon Sussex Police is 'Chief Constable of Sussex Police'.
The Civil Claims Unit is authorised to accept service of all civil proceedings, including judicial review, third party disclosure and other civil claims, on behalf of Sussex Police. Therefore please send all proceedings to the address above.