The Police in Scotland Have (Allegedly) Stated That They Will Arrest Door Staff If They See Them Carrying Handcuffs.
I was asked to give my opinion on this so he is my opinion in a video.
Handcuffs
Here you will find a lot of information to do with the use and carriage of handcuffs as well as the law and legislation that relates to handcuffs in the UK.
A Lawyer’s Opinion On Handcuffs [Video]
Eric Baskind, a highly qualified and competent lawyer of many years standing, has confirmed that any person in the UK can carry and use handcuffs and provided their application was ‘reasonable in the circumstances’ they would be viewed as a ‘use of force’ option, no different than physically restraining someone by manual effort.
How Restraint Equipment Can Reduce Risk [Video]
We all know that one factor in the risk of someone dying from positional asphyxia is restraint going on for an extended period of time.
This video is based on a discussion I have had with someone who is very concerned about a particular service user and also their colleagues who are possibly at risk of serious injury and possibly worse.
Handcuffs and Scottish Law [Video]
In this video I want to explain the legal position with regards to the carriage and use of handcuffs by non-police (civilian staff) in Scotland and the issue of Handcuffs and Scottish Law – https://nfps.info/handcuff-trainer
Is It Illegal in the UK For A Private Citizen to Carry Handcuffs
In this video I am going to discuss whether non-police staff can legally carry and use handcuffs and if you are interested in becoming a BTEC Level 3 Qualified Handcuff Trainer then visit our web-page at: https://nfps.info/handcuff-trainer.