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Police Raids: Compensation

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 23 January 2026UIN 106085

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what compensation is available to people whose property is damaged as a result of policing operations at neighbouring properties; or properties where suspects are not the legal owners.

Answered by Sarah Jones

Where police have caused damage to property, for example by forcing entry, individuals may be able to claim compensation by raising a complaint or claim with the police force concerned, who will assess the claim in accordance with force policy.

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