Commanders’ Protection
Commanders’ Protection
Who can apply?
Any person of any rank who is in a position of command and who is or may be sued in the United Kingdom Courts for negligent acts and or omissions made in the course of his or her military duties.
What services can we provide?
- a 24/7 legal services help line
- advice and assistance from an experienced lawyer
- collecting evidence
- obtaining a legal opinion on the merits of the claim
- dealing with all procedural aspects
- securing the attendance of witnesses needed to defend the claim
- preparing for hearing
- legal representation at the hearing
- appealing against judgment
- The provision of free legal defence services and any payment of costs of attendance by family members at any hearing or appeal are in the sole and absolute discretion of our Board of Directors.
Your obligations
You must telephone us as soon as you become aware that a claim has or may be made against you. If we agree to help you, we will ask you to sign an agreement with us which confirms what we will do for you and explains your duties. If you do not fulfil your part of the agreement we may withdraw our assistance. At all times, you will be expected to co-operate fully with us and your legal representatives. We will not pay any fines, penalties or damages.
Problems
If you have any problems at all with the services, you should telephone or email us and we will do our best to sort out any issues straight away.
Contact us
Please call us to discuss the circumstances in which you can apply to us for assistance Call our team on 0800 080 3121 (freephone) Overseas: +44 020 3327 8600
Call our team on on
0800 080 3121 (freephone) Overseas: +44 20 3327 8600