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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.
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 a child or a fellow teacher was seriously injured or died because a teacher made the disastrous mistake of not intervening when they should have done, can you imagine the catastrophic series of events that would follow? The school and … Read more
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 may cause (either intentionally or unintentionally) some discomfort, harm or pain. I’ve mentioned that these techniques are not illegal, provided that they are used reasonably to prevent a greater harm, where no lesser use of force option would be an … Read more
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 talking about the proposed new laws and accreditation schemes for physical intervention. The Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill He will be looking at the pros and cons of the new proposed Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill … Read more
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
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 about our BTEC Level 3 Physical Intervention Trainer Course click here: https://nfps.info/physical-intervention-trainer-course and / or our BTEC Level 3 Self-Defence Trainer Course click here: https://nfps.info/self-defence-trainer
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 purposes, is seen by many as being set in stone, but the fact is, is that it is only guidance – not statutory law.
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 arrest in Scotland.
And I’m going to say right up front that virtually all the information in this video has been kindly given to me by Colin Dixon. He is hugely experienced in his field and Colin wrote to me because he saw the video I put out about the difference between arresting someone and detaining someone, which of course there is no difference.
MPs to Approve New Laws on Restraint Called Seni’s Law [Video]
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Seni’s Law [Video]
Seni’s Law is a new law that is being backed by numerous MP’s and other respected individuals. The new law is aimed at reducing the risk of people dying due to restraint on mental health units and if a death occurs for an independent investigation to be carried out, as well as other recommendations.