CNC Hosts Multi-Force Legal Mock Trial Event

The civil mock trial was designed to give police officers realistic insight into how a civil trial is conducted.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:46am

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A vibrant, pop art-inspired illustration featuring a repeated image of a gavel in a grid, conceptually representing the legal system and the training exercise for police officers.A mock trial event helps police officers understand the rigors of civil litigation against law enforcement.Today in Birmingham

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary's (CNC) Legal Services team worked with leading barristers and legal professionals to deliver a civil mock trial as a unique training opportunity for those who manage the investigation of civil claims for compensation resulting from health and safety incidents. In addition to CNC colleagues, representatives from West Midlands Police, Staffordshire Constabulary, and the Metropolitan Police Service took part in the event hosted by the CNC's solicitor partners, DWF, at their Birmingham offices.

Why it matters

Civil claims against police forces are serious and complex matters that require great professionalism and care to handle. This mock trial event aimed to ensure the CNC's legal and health and safety teams are prepared for what to anticipate when a case reaches the courtroom.

The details

The mock trial was structured around a claim for compensation arising from injuries sustained during a police exercise and was designed to show delegates how evidence is presented at court, to help a judge decide whether the claim has any merit. The event included realistic and challenging cross-examining of witnesses by opposing barristers to give participants a true-to-life courtroom experience.

  • The event took place on April 18, 2026.

The players

CNC

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary, a specialized armed police force responsible for the protection of civil nuclear sites and materials in the United Kingdom.

DWF

A global provider of legal services that hosted the event at their Birmingham offices.

Parklane Plowden chambers

A leading set of barristers who conducted most of the presentations and the mock trial.

Nayan Mesuria

The CNC's Solicitor and Insurance Manager who organized the event and played the role of the Claimant during the mock trial.

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What they’re saying

“A civil claim against a police force is a very serious and complex matter. We must handle every case with great professionalism and care, to achieve the best and just outcome.”

— Nayan Mesuria, Solicitor and Insurance Manager, CNC

“The purpose of this event was to ensure that we are training those in our legal and health and safety teams on what to anticipate when a matter reaches the courtroom.”

— Nayan Mesuria, Solicitor and Insurance Manager, CNC

“It was a very realistic scenario, giving colleagues an idea of the degree of scrutiny on those bringing and defending a claim.”

— Nayan Mesuria, Solicitor and Insurance Manager, CNC

The takeaway

This mock trial event provided valuable training for the CNC's legal and health and safety teams, equipping them with a realistic understanding of how civil claims against police forces are handled in the courtroom. By working with leading legal experts, the CNC is ensuring its personnel are prepared to professionally and appropriately represent the organization in complex civil proceedings.