Turvey Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just been watching an episode of 'Cops with cameras' and they put in an 'alleged' drug dealers door. Question is, IF the person is innocent of any crime, who pays for the damage? And if they are found to be guilty I take it they have to fix it/pay for it themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGersFord Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Local authority would pick up the bill I believe if the suspect is found to be innocent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 When searches of premises are undertaken by warrant (example - section 23(3) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971) and evidence is found then an owner/resident/Landlord is not entitled to compensation. Police will arrange for a property to be secured immediately but again at no public cost. The Landlord would be required to claim compensation from the current tenant. If the search is erroneous/non-productive then the owner/resident/landlord is entitled to claim for damages/compensation via Police liability insurance although any claim must be in writing and may take 6 months or more. The property will be secured at no cost to owner/tenant/landlord (glazer/locksmith etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turvey Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Cheers Clive. Thought that would be the case. Kids always asking me that question, now I've got the right answer I can impress them with my knowledge ;) :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregers Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 so you better hide your contriband in a better place :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 so you better hide your contriband in a better place :D Or be a good law abiding citizen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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