In the case of RK and AK v the United Kingdom (38000/05) the European Court of Human Rights has awarded compensation to a couple from Oldham after it found that the UK had infringed their Article 13 rights after a child had been taken into care.
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Injured Doorman Could Be Homeless By Christmas
Injured Doorman Could Be Homeless By Christmas
I’ve just received the following message on Facebook, with the permission to share it with you all.
You Don’t Need Training Because You Can Use Force Under Common Law [Video]
The heading of this video is called ‘You Don’t Need Training Because You Can Use Force Under Common Law’, because during my career in my chosen field, spanning almost thirty years, I have heard the same statement in virtually every industry sector.
However, this statement is not only misleading, it is also illegal, and that’s what I intend to explain in this blog post.
But to do that fully we first need to understand the difference between the Common Law and Statute Law.
NICOLA LOCHERY’S ABC RESTRAINT REDUCTION MODULE [FREE VIDEO]
On our September Restraint Trainer Refresher (just gone) we invited a person called Nicola Locery to come along and do a session on restraint reduction using her ABC model.
Being Told To Falsify Evidence (Allegedly) [Video]
Being Told To Falsify Evidence (Allegedly)
This video is the result of a phone call I have had today from someone who called me on an unlisted phone number and who would not give their name.
What Do I Do If There Is Guidance That Says I Can’t Do Something But The Law Says I Can [Video]
What Do I Do If There Is ‘Guidance’ That Says I Can’t Do Something But The Law Says I Can?
I have just heard from someone who has contacted me because they are being told that they can’t use certain techniques because they are not allowed to use them.
Are Rigid Cuffs Offensive Weapons [Video]
Are Rigid Cuffs Offensive Weapons?
I was recently asked to comment on an email thread whereby a former retired police officer had stated that rigid cuffs are offensive weapons and can only be carried in a public place by “Sworn Officers of the Crown”.
The New & Updated NFPS Level 3 Risk Assessment Course [Video]
I’m quite excited about the fact that we will soon be launching our New & Updated NFPS Level 3 Risk Assessment Course and this is just a quick overview of what the course contains to give you an insight of what’s coming – and if you are involved in managing violence at work and/or physical restraint/intervention training, or if you are a trainer advising managers and organisations about what they need, then this course has to be a must for you.
The Law of Unintended Consequences [Video]
The ‘Law of Unintended Consequences’