Law

Is A Kubotan An Offensive Weapon?

Some time ago I received the following communication from someone who took a kubotan off a member of staff who…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

Reasonable Force and The Difference Between Having The Power To Do Something and a Duty To Do Something [Video]

Firstly, thank you to all of you who have left comments and shared our videos this week. It has resulted…

7 years ago

Can School Teachers Refuse To Restrain Children?

Can School Teachers Refuse To Restrain Children? Can school teachers refuse to restrain children? Let me re-frame the question. If…

8 years ago

Using Force To Maintain Good Order and Discipline

Using Force To Maintain Good Order and Discipline In the past, I've spoken about the use of restrictive techniques that…

8 years ago

Eric Baskind – Are ‘Safe Systems’ of Restraint Really ‘Safe’?

Eric Baskind - Are 'Safe Systems' of Restraint Really 'Safe'? At our Conference on 26 September, Eric Baskind will be…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

The Difference Between Criminal and Civil Law [Video]

In this video I discuss the difference between criminal and civil law and if you like to find out more…

8 years ago

Q and A’s on the Department of Health Positive and Proactive Care Guidance [Video]

The Department Health Positive and Proactive Care Document, issued by the Department of Health and used by CQC for inspection…

8 years ago

Citizens Powers of Arrest in Scotland

Hey everybody, Mark Dawes here. And in this short video I want to talk to you about the power of…

8 years ago