Can I bring a Malicious Prosecution claim in the County Court

Thewhitequeen | 13:30 Thu 29th Sep 2011 | Civil

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I would like to sue someone who made criminal allegations against me that resulted in charges and a trial. I was acquitted and have evidence that the original allegation was known to be untrue when it was made. My question is can I claim for loss of earnings and damages in the County Court on the basis that the allegations were dishonest and malicious?

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sandyRoe

The police collected the evidence and presented it to the office of the DPP who decided that there was a fair chance of a conviction and so took it to trial. It can't have seemed malicious to them.
I don't know if you can bring a claim against the person who laid the charge. Even if you did would they be worth suing?

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