Law

Here you will find lots of information relating to English law, legislation and guidance in relation to the lawful use of force for self-defence, the carriage and use of handcuffs, physical restraint and physical intervention.

Does The Banning of Techniques Lead Towards the Introduction of Approved and Therefore Non-Approved Techniques?

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Should any physical restraint technique ever be absolutely banned, regardless of the circumstances? A recent case in New York, where an NYPD officer became the first officer convicted under New York City’s law prohibiting certain chokeholds and restraint methods, raises a much wider and potentially uncomfortable question about how we regulate the use of force. Let me be clear from … Read more

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

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Yesterday’s corporate manslaughter appeal decision involving Air France Flight AF447 raises questions far beyond aviation. Increasingly, investigations into deaths, serious violence and operational failures are focusing not only on individuals… …but on the organisations behind them. This article explores the growing shift towards organisational accountability, foreseeable risk and decision-making under pressure across aviation, prisons, policing and frontline services. Those of … Read more

Ligature management and room search do not sit in isolation from the wider realities of frontline practice. Can your organisation evidence that it is prepared?

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This image relates to a blog discussing the significance of Ligature Management & Room Search training

There are moments in frontline practice where an organisation’s policies, training, equipment, leadership and legal understanding are tested in seconds. A person is in crisis. A ligature risk is present. Staff must act. Decisions must be made quickly, often under pressure, often in emotionally charged circumstances, and often before senior managers, clinicians, security leads or external responders are immediately available. … Read more

Why Professional Instructors Choose NFPS Ltd

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Because we understand what is at stake. NFPS programmes enable you to: Gain recognised BTEC vocational qualifications Deliver legally defensible training Access complete professional training resources Join a respected national instructor network Maintain competence and professional credibility Next month, March, NFPS Ltd is delivering its full instructor qualification programme at the prestigious Lilleshall National Sports & Conference Centre. These programmes … Read more

BTEC Train the Trainer Course UK: Become a Qualified Trainer with NFPS Ltd

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If you are looking for a BTEC Train the Trainer course in the UK, choosing the right provider is one of the most important professional decisions you will make. A recognised BTEC trainer qualification does far more than issue a certificate. It establishes your competence, credibility, and ability to deliver training safely, professionally and in line with recognised vocational standards. … Read more

Why ‘Zero Tolerance’ Isn’t the Same as ‘Zero Risk’

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It’s still a common phrase across workplace policies. “We have a zero-tolerance approach to violence and aggression.” On paper, it looks good and sounds decisive. It’s meant to reassure staff, stakeholders and the public. It gives the impression of a very robust stance on unacceptable behaviour. But here’s the uncomfortable but realistic truth. Zero tolerance does not mean zero risk. … Read more

Leading with Confidence – Why Instructor Training is About More Than Compliance

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Are you leading or just meeting the minimum?

At NFPS Ltd, our mission has never been to simply hand out certificates. We train leaders. Our BTEC Level 3 Physical Restraint Instructor Award Course isn’t just about meeting legal requirements, it’s about setting a standard in the field of safety, behaviour management and physical intervention. According to the Health and Safety Executive, tens of thousands of incidents involving violence … Read more

Negligence Dressed Up as Compliance

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Negligence Dressed Up as Compliance

Over time, workplace policies have shifted. What once served as practical guidance has now become rigid rulebooks that often prioritise compliance over care. Policies have strayed far from their original purpose to support wellbeing, lawful practice and ethical decision-making. One of the most alarming examples of this is the widespread misapplication of the so-called ‘no-touch’ policy. Standing By While Children … Read more

7 Things You Must Know to Maintain Corporate Responsibility and Avoid a Corporate Manslaughter Charge

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Before reading this article, let’s take a moment to remember the lives lost due to workplace failures. Behind every statistic, a person, a family and a community have felt the impact. Why Corporate Responsibility Matters Now More Than Ever Every employer in the UK has a legal obligation to ensure that individuals not in their direct employment, such as the … Read more

It is wrong to assume that a singular, static document could ever adequately risk assess physical restraint techniques. Here is why…

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Risk Assessing Physical Restraint Techniques cannot be suitably and sufficiently achieved by means of a static document. This image invites the viewer to read the associated article which provides evidence to the above proclamation.

We at NFPS have recently received requests for ‘risk assessments’ of our advanced restraint techniques. Interestingly, it is something we have rarely been asked for historically, and for good reasons, as shall be revealed within this article. The requests have originated from those delivering training within Health and Social Care and is being largely driven by the Client of the NFPS … Read more