The Youth Court asked whether a teacher who teaches at a school for children with special needs, including those with behavioural problems, impliedly consents to the use of violence against him. In other words the question continues, should the principles which apply in cases of contact sports be applied to incidents within institutions dealing with those with special needs.
Judges:
Richards LJ, Cranston J
Citations:
[2010] EWHC 1374 (Admin), [2010] 4 All ER 264, [2012] 2 WLR 296, [2012] QB 257
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Education, Crime, Torts – Other
Updated: 17 July 2022; Ref: scu.466800
