Key information
Executive summary
The DMPC agree a request for authorisation to settle a civil claim against the MPS, as set out in the part 2 report.
The Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime has the discretion to authorise the settlement of a civil claim where it would be conducive to the maintenance of an efficient and effective police force.
Recommendation
The DMPC authorises the settlement of a civil claim up to a maximum amount, as identified in part 2 of this report.
Non-confidential facts and advice to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC)
1. Introduction and background
1.1. The claim for assault/breach of Article 3 in relation to a broken leg sustained during the policing of a protest and counter protest in Parliament Square on 1 June 2013.
1.2. The claimant alleges that whilst taking part in the counter protest her leg was broken as a result of police action, although she did not see how her leg was injured nor who was responsible for causing the injury.
1.3. Following an operation, the claimant suffered complications and her leg is therefore likely to require further corrective operations in the future
2. Financial Comments
2.1. The cost of any settlement, if agreed, would be met from the centrally held MPS third party claims provision budget.
3. Legal Comments
3.1. Pursuant to the MOPAC Scheme of Consent and Delegation 2016, MOPAC must authorise the settlement because it fulfils the criteria set out in section 4.10 of the Scheme including the financial level.
3.2. The DMPC has the power to authorise any sum required in connection with the settlement for any claim made against the Commissioner under Section 88 of the Police Act 1996.
3.3. There is an open and exempt report as some of the information relates to data protection, is commercially sensitive and is legal professional privileged.
4. Equality Comments
4.1. To continue policing with the consent of the population it serves, the police will always seek to treat everyone fairly and openly. Race or equality issues do not appear to have an impact in this matter.
5. Background/supporting papers
5.1. Part two exempt report
Signed decision document
PCD 206 Request for authorisation to settle a claim against