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.

Using Force To Maintain Good Order and Discipline

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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’?

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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

Citizens Powers of Arrest in Scotland

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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.

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Seni’s Law [Video]

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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.

The Use of Pain to Restrain Children – A Response From The Department for Education [Video]

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Hi Everyone,

Mark Dawes here once again and I’m just doing this video to follow up on a video I did a while ago about the use of force on children and particularly any use of force that may cause discomfort, harm or pain.

Because there’s a drive at the moment by a particular lobbying group to ban or to make illegal should I say any restraining technique with a child that causes pain.

Now I did a video on that and we actually had about three and a half thousand views on Facebook alone, God knows how many on YouTube.

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