Accredited Courses

There is an increasing need for protection against the abuses of basic human rights.  These have become more common place as unlawful regulations continue to place an ever-greater stranglehold over our free society.

Our Lawful Observer Courses are certified and accredited by Highfield Qualifications, the main awarding organisation in the UK, and are suitable for learners 18 and over. They can be used by NGO’s who work within the rule of law principles, Enforcement Agents, Private Security, and private individuals.

We hold a full course prospectus that includes our policy documentation, learner support material, internal assessment, insurance and complaints procedures.

We deliberately keep our course fees affordable to ensure they remain accessible to all.  We firmly believe in the importance of this training in the current climate and for every booking made, a percentage will go towards subsidising those who cannot afford the course. Please enquire by email for full course info including pricing.

Lawful Observer Courses

Course:  Powers of Arrest, Detainment & Conduct [modules 1 – 4 only]
Type: Online
Duration: 1 Day [09:30 to 17:30]

Course Introduction

A one-day online course that serves as an introduction to the full Lawful Observer training usually undertaken over a period of three days and covering 13 modules. This course covers 4 of those modules and will count as credits towards full course certification when students complete the remaining 9 modules within three months.

Course Focus

This course focuses on critical aspects of common and statute laws employed by the Police in public order situations and other incidences. Specifically, police powers employed to arrest, detain for searches & in the prevention and detection of crime and public disorder.  

It is intended to establish foundational practices and enhance existing practices, where applicable, and primarily focused on community-based intervention to challenge corrupt policing practices and breaches of Human Rights Act Articles.

Course Outcomes

This course is designed to provide the student with a robust understanding of all relevant legislation, best practice police conduct and the correct procedures for gathering and processing information, intelligence and evidence.

Students will learn how to identify and gather evidence of unlawful/criminal behaviour to a standard capable of instigating prosecution(s).  It will develop the learners understanding of how to conduct themselves and evidence crimes & offences in a fair, transparent, and imputable manner, to be able to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions by due legal process.

Further Info

  • Students who complete this course and wish to go onto full training [within three months], will receive a fee reduction and will be required to attend the 2 remaining days only
  • The course is suitable for learners 18 and over and can be used by NGO’s who work within the rule of law principles, Enforcement Agents, Private Security, and private individuals.

  • Sessions will be held online and may be recorded for quality & assessment, not for public use.

Course:  Lawful Observer [modules 1 – 13]
Type: On site/In Person [part online]
Duration: 3 Days [09:30 to 17:30]

Course Introduction

A three-day course undertaken on site, with possibility of one of those days being online if unavoidable. This course covers 13 modules in total and is fully certified.  It’s main purpose is to enable the establishment of a stand-alone organisation that can and will operate in both Common and Statute Law. It is vital that Lawful Observers are armed with all the knowledge necessary to function effectively and within the boundaries of the laws, as understood today. Recognising this does not negate the overriding principle that Common Law is the bedrock of our society.

Course Content

Day One

  • Introduction and discussion – learning objectives of the course. Appreciation of Common Law and its positioning with Statute law. Current situation and need for compliance with Best Practice guidelines to avoid arrest and charges of various natures being brought against Lawful Observers.
  • Role of the Lawful Observer
  • British Law; Common Law, Statute Law
  • The Law and Lawful Observer
  • Organisational Structure
  • Important Statute Laws

Day Two

  • Lawful Observer power of arrest and detention
  • Police and Criminal Evidence Act – Section 24
  • Police and Criminal Evidence Act – Elements of Arrest
  • Police and Criminal Evidence Act – Codes of Practice, Code ‘G’
  • Information to be given upon arrest
  • Record of arrest
  • Use of Force – Common Law and Statute Law
  • Police and Criminal Evidence Act – Section 3
  • Public Order Act Offences
  • Prevention of Crime Act Offences
  • Offences Against the Person Act Offences
  • Resist Police and Designated Persons Offences
  • Counter Terrorism Act – Police Powers

Day Three

  • Rules of Evidence (Video presentation actual events)
  • Used of Video Capture – Evidencing & Chain of Custody  
  • 5 Part Statement rules – Evidencing, Chain of Custody & Composition (practical participation)
  • Chain of Custody
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Media Strategy
  • Health and Safety

Course Fee 

We deliberately keep our course fees affordable to ensure they remain accessible to all.  We firmly believe in the importance of this training in the current climate.  For every booking made, a percentage will go towards subsidising those who cannot afford the course.

Please enquire by email for full course info including pricing. 

Further Info

  • Students who complete this course can go onto become a Lawful Observer
  • The course is suitable for learners 18 and over and can be used by NGO’s who work within the rule of law principles, Enforcement Agents, Private Security, and private individuals.
  • Some training sessions may be recorded for quality & assessment, but not for public use. 

Email us for more information

recruitment@lawfulobservers.org