england-and-wales damages assault civil compensation
Is it possible to claim civil compensation for assault with video evidence available?
<p>Obviously assault is a criminal matter, but what provisions are available that govern claiming civil compensation for assault for which indisputable video evidence exists?</p>
<p>Is a police report required if the video evidence establishes the facts beyond a reasonable doubt?</p>
<p>How are damages typically calculated?</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.inbrief.co.uk/offences/trespass-to-person/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trespass to person</a></h2>
<p>Assault, battery and false imprisonment are all intentional torts that fall within the collective name of trespass to person. They are all actionable <em>per se</em> meaning the defendant does not have to prove damages.</p>
<p>Damages that are recoverable are general (pain, suffering and loss of amenity) and special (direct economic loss like doctor’s bills and loss of past and future wages). The onus is on the plaintiff to prove these losses; if they can’t but can prove the trespass, they will receive nominal damages (£1).</p>
