s/forget passphrase for/cause permanent destruction of/ , Re: Letwin wants increased penalties for refusal to decrypt

[Pete Chown]

Kieran wrote:

> This interests me.  Can you sue the police for inconvenience caused by
> an investigation?

Not usually.  You might be able to if the police misconducted
themselves.  For example if they made a false declaration in order to
obtain a search warrant, they would be liable for the inconvenience
caused when the warrant was executed.

-- 
Pete