Compensation from the police.

Craftypig | 20:11 Mon 11th Jul 2011 | Law

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Approximately 30 mins ago I turned on my laptop that has been held by the police for 2 1/2 years. ( totally exonerated from any criminal activity) the screen is broken. Half of it is completely blanked out. Can I claim compensation from the police? The laptop was in perfect wofking order when it was taken.

Debt collection for an unpaid bill but it isn't that simple.

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Make a claim.

Eve

Not sure if this will help much (or how up to date/relevant) but check out section 3.14.1 which suggests any damage should be noted when taken if you need back up proof for a claim, could be a general policy or force specific but imagine they are similar for other forces if so:

http://www.hampshire....06E0D65FB/0/09305.pdf

Eve

You might find some useful advice here further to someone's DPA advice for a similar (if more complex) sounding issue:

http://www.whatdothey...FOI10%202847.doc.html

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