Biography

Public Law - Human Rights & Police Claims

Charles has advised and represented many clients including in claims arising out of alleged police misconduct, particularly in a case in which the jury awarded damages of £600,000. Other example cases include:

• A claimant repeatedly arrested, prosecuted and assaulted by his police officer neighbour
• A university professor
• A police officer arrested on suspicion of burglary
• A claimant arrested under the Mental Health Act
• A claimant alleging misfeasance by senior officers in a Professional Standards Department in the investigation of his complaints
• A claimant stabbed by her former partner alleging breach of duty by the police

Other areas

In addition to his key areas, Charles has a wealth of experience, and accepts instructions in, most common law areas including contract, credit hire (Defendant), consumer law, and insolvency.  He has also been instructed in professional regulatory work before the General Medical Council and is particularly interested in developing regulatory work generally as part of his practice. 

Personal Interests

Charles is married with three children. He is a fluent French speaker and a keen Francophile having lived in France for several years and written several books about living and working there.