When creating an incident report or statement to justify the use of reasonable force, it is crucial to provide a clear and accurate...

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The Human Rights Act brings the rights outlined in the ECHR (European Convention for Human Rights) into UK law, allowing individuals to...

Over the years I have had many very interesting discussions about these two points. When it comes to the management of risk, within any...

A speed camera operator has narrowly avoided serious injuries after he and his vehicle were allegedly attacked by a group of men....

In the United Kingdom, the principles of the use of force, as governed by common law, play a fundamental role in shaping the legal...

As reported in the New York Times on the 11th October 2023, “California has become the first US state to ban the use of “excited...

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You should not automatically be sacked for using physical intervention on a vulnerable person. That said, it will come down the the...

Across the scope of employment law, the right to self-defence at work is a critical aspect that needs to be explored in more detail....

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I wanted to share with you that the following courses which are coming up in the next couple of months so that you can ensure you had...

The concept of reasonable force is a fundamental principle in legal frameworks worldwide, governing the permissible level of force...

Question, can we restrain somebody who's in immediate danger? Answer, we can use force for a number of reasons, to prevent harm to...