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Understanding Reasonable Force (Paperback)

by Mark Dawes (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: The Derwent Press (27 Feb 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1846670128
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846670121
  • Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 13.8 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 215,368 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Mention the words "Reasonable Force" and you come up with a recipe that evokes heated debate among many. The case of the Norfolk farmer, Tony Martin for example, was seen by many as a travesty of justice, but the upside of the case was it was the first time that virtually every person in the UK started asking what "Reasonable Force" meant. There is lots of subjective advice dished out by well meaning individuals as to what they think "Reasonable Force" means, and many law-abiding citizens accept this advice, sometimes without question. However, much of the advice given is negative in its content. It tells us what we can't do - not necessarily what we can. This book is different. It is about what we can do. It is about redressing the balance. It is about what our rights are, especially the right, and indeed at times the duty, to use "Reasonable Force". This is a right granted to us by statute, enshrined by our common law and enforced by Human Rights legislation. This book explores that right fully.

It is a liberating book that informs us of our rights and tells us what we can do as opposed to purely what we can't, which is consistent with the state of mind all human beings need to possess if they are to function responsively in a democratic society.


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5.0 out of 5 stars THIS KNOWLEDGE IS IMPORTANT, 13 May 2006
By G. W. Hilliard (Hertfordshire UK) - See all my reviews
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Having read the book and being involved in training people to whom this is very important knowledge I have no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone. The book is written in plain language which means it can be easily understood by everyone. Mark even provides case studies as examples to help understand the way the legal system works when dealing with this subject. I strongly recommend that company directors etc who have staff that might come into conflict with members of the public, to purchase this book and inwardly digest the contents. The price you pay for the book is nothing to what it might cost you in court at a later date if you dont. Better still, read the book and contact Mark.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A vital piece of equipment, 13 Jul 2006
As an ex-police ofice and trainer of recruits I can't recommend this book highly enough. Not only does it cover this difficult subject thoroughly, it's actually very readable - which is more than you can say for most law books I've had to suffer through.

Plugs a vital gap, and should be on the shelf of anyone whose work may involve the use of restraint.
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5.0 out of 5 stars First Review, 6 May 2006
By Simon C. Bell (Bristol UK) - See all my reviews
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This is by far the best layman's book on reasonable force I have ever read.

The author Mark Dawes explains the complex and difficult issues on use of force in an entertaining and legally accurate way, while keeping it in understandable English.

A must read for all trainers or organisations that deal with any use of force issues.

I would recommend this book to everyone.
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