Category: restraint
IPCC announces external review of inquiry into death of Sean Rigg – The Guardian
“The police watchdog is facing fresh criticism after its report into the death of a black man who died in police custody found officers acted ‘reasonably’ and ‘proportionately’, while an inquest jury found unnecessary force had contributed to his demise.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sean Rigg death in custody: police used unnecessary force, jury finds – The Guardian
“An inquest jury has concluded that police used unsuitable and unnecessary force on a man who died in custody, with officers failing to uphold the detained man’s basic rights as he collapsed after being pinned down for eight minutes.”
The Guardian, 1st August 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jimmy Mubenga death: G4S guards will not face charges – The Guardian
“Three guards who worked for the security firm G4S have been told they will not face manslaughter charges over the death of Jimmy Mubenga, an Angolan refugee who collapsed while being escorted on a flight from Heathrow airport in London 21 months ago.”
The Guardian, 17th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
CPS decision on death of Jimmy Mubenga – Crown Prosecution Service
“Jimmy Makenda Mubenga died on 12 October 2010 on a flight to Angola before it had left Heathrow airport. Mr Mubgenga died from cardiorespiratory collapse after being restrained by security guards. A specialist prosecutor within the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has reviewed the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police Service into Mr Mubenga’s tragic death.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 17th July 2012
Source: http://blog.cps.gov.uk
Kidney failure patient forced to have dialysis – Daily Telegraph
“The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had resisted dialysis and doctors believe that without it he will die within weeks. Managers at the hospital where he is being treated applied to the Court of Protection for legal permission to use proportionate restraint, if necessary, to force him to have the life saving treatment.”
Daiy Telegraph, 29th May 2012
Source: www.telegrpah.co.uk
Police manhandled autistic boy at swimming pool – UK Human Rights Blog
“The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) was long awaited; it took nearly two decades for the Law Commission’s proposals for codification of the common law on mental capacity to make their way onto the statute books. The MCA is generally considered to be quite progressive and I often hear it described as ‘empowering’ and granting people ‘rights to autonomy’.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 28th March 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Terror suspect loses court ruling – The Independent
“A terrorist suspect referred to as ‘BM’ has lost his legal challenge against a terrorism prevention measure imposed on him under new Government legislation to stop him travelling to Pakistan.”
The Independent, 27th March 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
This judgment in favour of kettling is a missed opportunity – The Guardian
“The European court of human rights had a chance to strengthen the right to protest. Instead, it set a dangerous precedent.”
The Guardian, 15th March 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
European court says ‘kettling’ tactics in 2001 lawful – BBC News
“‘Kettling’ tactics used by the Metropolitan police to contain crowds in 2001 were lawful, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.”
BBC News, 15th March 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Kettling ruling due from European court of human rights – The Guardian
“The police power to contain large numbers of people at protests, the tactic known as kettling, could be called into question on Thursday by a ruling at the European court of human rights.”
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The Guardian, 14th March 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Autistic teenager wins damages from police after being restrained – The Guardian
“A severely autistic epileptic teenager who was pulled out of a swimming pool and restrained after he jumped in fully clothed during a school trip has won £28,250 damages from the Metropolitan police.”
The Guardian, 14th March 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Huge increase in use of force at privately run young offender institution – The Guardian
“A huge increase in the use of force to restrain teenage boys at a privately run young offender institution has been sharply criticised by the chief inspector of prisons.”
The Guardian, 17th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Deaths in police custody figures ‘understated’ – BBC News
“Official figures understate the number of people who die in custody after being restrained by police, a BBC investigation has found.”
BBC News, 31st January 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Metropolitan Police wins appeal over 2009 G20 ‘kettling’ tactics – BBC News
“The Metropolitan Police has won its appeal against a High Court ruling over ‘kettling’ tactics used during the G20 demonstrations in April 2009.”
BBC News, 19th January 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Youth restraint challenge rejected by High Court – UK Human Rights
“Although certain restraining measures had been taken unlawfully against young people in secure training centres for a number of years, the court had no jurisdiction to grant an order that the victims of this activity be identified and advised of their rights.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 16th January 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Unlawful restraint widespread in child jails for a decade, says judge – The Guardian
“The unlawful use of restraint was widespread in privately run child jails in Britain for at least a decade, a high court judge has ruled for the first time.”
The Guardian, 12th January 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cheshire West and Chester Council v P (by his litigation friend the Official Solicitor) – WLR Daily
“In determining whether or not there was a deprivation of liberty, it was legitimate to have regard both the objective ‘reason’ why someone was placed and treated as they were and also the objective ‘purpose’ or ‘aim’ of the placement. For adults with disabilities, whose lives were dictated by their own cognitive and other limitations, the question whether they had been deprived of liberty fell to be determined by comparing their situation with that of an adult of similar age with the same capabilities, affected by the same condition or suffering the same inherent mental and physical disabilities and limitations.”
WLR Daily, 9th November 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Forced repatriation staff ‘racist and unprofessional’ – The Guardian
“Private security officers employed to remove detainees from the UK showed ‘a shamefully unprofessional and derogatory attitude’, using unnecessary force and racist language, according to the chief inspector of prisons.”
The Guardian, 6th September 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Inquiry after restrained man dies – The Independent
“An investigation has been launched by the police watchdog following the death of a man who was restrained using pepper spray.”
The Independent, 23rd August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
