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
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.
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]
What is The Difference Between ‘Arresting’ Someone and ‘Detaining’ Someone
Hi, guys. Mark Dawes here. In this short video, I want to answer the question, which is, “What is the difference between arresting someone and detaining someone, and is there a difference?”
The short answer to that is no, there is no difference whatsoever.
The Use of Pain to Restrain Children – A Response From The Department for Education [Video]
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.
The Use of Pain-Compliance Techniques With Children-Should They Be Made Illegal? [Video]
Hi, guys. Mark Dawes here once again.
It’s a beautiful sunny day so I’m sat in my garden shooting this video so please forgive me the luxury. But I wanted to do this video because I want to get a point out. I want to get an opinion out and I want to clarify something. But first, I want to challenge you and here’s the challenge.
Vicarious Liability – Supreme Court has ruled that Morrisons Supermarket is Liable
A Supreme Court has ruled that Morrisons supermarket is liable for the actions of a staff member who physically attacked a customer. This is a wake-up call for all employers because it has broadened the law which holds employers vicariously liable for the acts of their employees who commit a crime whilst at work. Previously an employer could argue that … Read more
Should We Train Someone in Physical Skills if They are Pregnant [Video]
The question is: Should we train someone in physical skills (restraint, breakaway or self-defence) if they are pregnant?
Employers have certain obligations towards their employees once they have been notified in writing that she is a new or expectant mother.