Unregulated recreation safety
Lack of clear guidance, inspection protocols, and regulation for recreational activities (e.g., paragliding), leading to safety hazards.
Source spread
Where this theme appears
This theme appears across 9 independent accountability sources, so the source mix matters as much as the headline total.
6 inquiry recs
212 PFD reports
31 committee recs
1 CQC action
6 Scottish FAIs
1 DHR rec
13 LGO/SPSO decisions
1 Law Commission project
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Source-grouped records are useful for tracing where a concern came from. Large sections show the 50 strongest matches for that source; counts still show the full theme total.
Inquiry recommendations(6)
MAI-161 — Review CCTV monitoring SIA licence requirements
Recommendation: The requirement that only those monitoring CCTV under a contract for services need to hold an SIA licence should be reviewed.
Gov response: Accepted in full
Accepted
MAI-147 — Employer requirement to train in first aid
Recommendation: The Home Office should consider the introduction of a requirement into law, for example through regulations issued under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, that employers train all employees, or certain categories of employees, in first responder …
Gov response: Accepted in full
Accepted
MAI-144 — Mandatory Ambulance Liaison Officer at events
Recommendation: The Home Office should consider how the presence of an Ambulance Liaison Officer in appropriate circumstances may be made mandatory. This may need to be put on a statutory footing.
Gov response: Accepted in full
Accepted
MAI-111 — Establish standard for event healthcare services
Recommendation: The Department of Health and Social Care should establish the standard for the level of healthcare services required at events. Consideration should be given to putting that standard on a statutory footing.
Gov response: Accepted in full
Accepted
MAI-20 — Review licensing for security contractors
Recommendation: Consideration should be given to whether contractors who carried out security services should be required to be licenced.
Gov response: Accepted in full
Accepted
MAI-9 — Enact Protect Duty into law
Recommendation: A Protect Duty, as set out above, should be enacted into law by primary legislation.
Gov response: Accepted in full
Accepted
Prevention of Future Deaths reports(212)— showing 50 strongest matches
Elsie Gibson
Concerns: The coroner identified concerns regarding the Council's lack of prompt investigation and subsequent action following an injury caused by an unlicensed scaffold tower, noting this inaction may encourage others to disregard formal permission requirements.
Overdue
Jason Nock
Concerns: The coroner noted concerns about an unregulated product readily available to consumers, with little or no information on safe dosage or potential consequences.
Response (Home Office): • The Home Office requested advice from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) regarding AH-7921. • The Home Office is collecting evidence and intelligence on AH-7921 and … (AI summary)
Responded
Paul Rogerson
Concerns: The coroner noted inadequate protection, condition, and maintenance of river safety equipment like life buoys and throwing lines, alongside a lack of warning signs. Concerns were also raised regarding North Yorkshire Police training in river rescue protocols, water safety, and hypothermia first aid, and inter-service communication.
Overdue
Martin Daffydd Barker
Concerns: The coroner identified a lack of national guidance for independent medical service providers on how to alert NHS hospitals about incoming urgent patients. This absence causes confusion and poses a risk to critically ill individuals arriving at hospitals without prior notification or preparation.
Response (North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust): • The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) confirmed that for organised events, local arrangements are agreed, with NWAS coordinating emergency ambulance response. • NWAS clarified that it does not act … (AI summary)
Overdue
John James Jackson
Concerns: The coroner noted insufficient information regarding the caffeine content and dangers of consuming large quantities of 'Hero Energy Mints.' The product's ambiguous classification between medication and sweets raised concerns about consumers potentially mistaking it for ordinary confectionery.
Overdue
Brian Belfield
Concerns: The coroner identified a lack of robust systems for tracking and reconciling race participant numbers, meaning a missing runner was not identified. Concerns also included insufficient communication between race control and marshals.
Overdue
Neil Blood
Concerns: The coroner identified concerns regarding the safety of pedal cycle cleats and shoes supplied by Shimano Inc. and questioned the Department of Transport (UK) on regulatory oversight, risk assessment, and product warnings.
Overdue
Benjamin James Carroll
Concerns: The coroner noted that the road remained open to traffic during a cycling sprint towards the finish line, despite the presence of accredited marshals with powers to stop or direct traffic.
Response (Welsh Cycling): • Welsh Cycling stated it continually monitors the safety of the sport and provides ongoing training and education for event officials. • Welsh Cycling confirmed it is implementing a further … (AI summary)
Responded
Karl Doran
Concerns: Beamish Museum had not conducted appropriate risk assessments to ensure the safety of volunteers and lacked direct or indirect managerial supervision of their activities.
Overdue
Thomas Allen
Concerns: The coroner noted that fly-grazing is not a criminal offence in England and a police/local authority protocol to address it is not yet in force in Suffolk.
Response (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs): • The Department stated that existing legislation, including the Highways Act 1980 and the Animals Act 1971, provides powers to address straying animals. • The Department noted that the Anti-social … (AI summary)
Overdue
Donald Spooner
Concerns: The coroner raised concerns that protective helmets are not compulsory for motorised bicycles exceeding 15 MPH, noting that the deceased's injuries might have been less severe if headgear was mandatory.
Response (the ROSPA): • RoSPA stated it would expand its website advice to include motorised bicycles. • RoSPA stated it would include safety messages about motorised bicycles in its safety journals and social … (AI summary)
Overdue
Christian Devereux
Concerns: The coroner noted the deceased was not wearing a HANS device, which is an inexpensive safety device that would likely have prevented or reduced the fatal head and neck injury sustained during a racing collision.
Response (Motor Sports Association): • The Motor Sports Association (MSA) made specific provision for competitors to use Frontal Head Restraint (FHR) devices from January 1, 2005. • The MSA made FHR devices mandatory in … (AI summary)
Responded
Josephine Foday
Concerns: The coroner noted the swimming pool's inherently dangerous profile, inadequate risk assessments, and insufficient supervision without lifeguards or effective CCTV monitoring. Concerns also included unclear signage and a lack of staff trained in aquatic rescue techniques.
Response (IOSH): • IOSH stated it would include a summary of the key findings in the September 2014 issue of its member magazine, the Safety and Health Practitioner. • IOSH stated it … (AI summary)
Responded
Gerardo Tonogbanua
Concerns: The rescue boat fall wire failed because the winch motor could easily overstress it. Concerns were raised that the LSA Code lacks requirements to assess the davit, winch, and fall wire as a system, and provides insufficient guidance on safety devices for these systems.
Overdue
Loui Aspinall
Concerns: The coroner identified a discrepancy between audit findings and the actual availability of trained lifeguards and resuscitation equipment at a holiday resort. Concerns were also raised that audit questions regarding lifeguard supervision and first aid training were not mandatory requirements within industry best practice guidelines.
Overdue
Shaun Maslin
Concerns: The coroner raises concerns about the absence of specific qualifications for pressure testing gas pipelines and the lack of a national requirement for gas industry operatives to undergo retraining and re-testing.
Response: • EU Skills operates a comprehensive, internet-based register (EUSR) for recording worker skills, knowledge, and authorisations. • A "Reference Scheme" has been introduced within EUSR to facilitate the placement of … (AI summary)
Overdue
Michael Holgate
Concerns: The coroner raised concerns regarding the absence of communication means within the canal tunnel, the lack of a requirement for all persons to wear safety jackets or buoyancy aids, and insufficient safety information provided to all passengers.
Response (Canal River Trust): • The Trust is reviewing options for an in-tunnel communication system, with a commitment to conclude by 31 March 2015. • The Trust will encourage lifejacket use through modified briefings, … (AI summary)
Responded
Dylan Rattray
Concerns: The Snowdonia National Park Authority has not implemented advice from the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team to address misleading paths near Snowdon's summit, which the coroner notes creates perilous situations for walkers.
Response (Snowdonia Park1): • Directional pillars were sited on Snowdon in May 2013 at locations identified as common points for navigational errors, and a 12-month review into their effectiveness was decided. • A … (AI summary)
Responded
Aaron Plowman
Concerns: The coroner notes that access to the roofs of commercial units under railway arches has not been blocked, specifically from the Lycamobile kiosk and Sonny Kebab and Chicken shop.
Overdue
Tiya Chauhan
Concerns: The coroner raised concerns that the choking risks associated with raw jelly cubes are not sufficiently appreciated by childcare settings and parents. The report notes a lack of warnings on raw jelly packaging and insufficient supervision when used in play.
Response (Department for Education): • The Department for Education stated it would issue additional guidance to the early years sector in 2015 regarding paediatric first aid provision. • This guidance would include information on … (AI summary)
Response (Ofsted): • Ofsted stated it would include details of the inquest findings on raw jelly risks in its next newsletter to Directors of Children's Services. • Ofsted confirmed it would ensure … (AI summary)
Response (Food Standards Agency): • The Food Standards Agency (FSA) met with Ofsted officials to discuss the incident and consider appropriate action. • The FSA will forward information on the risks of raw jelly … (AI summary)
Overdue
Lexi Branson
Concerns: The coroner identified a lack of national or local standards for the re-homing of stray dogs, specifically concerning the assessment of dog and applicant suitability, and required qualifications for assessors. There is also no independent verification of re-homing policies.
Response (Department for Enviroment Food and Rural Affairs): • The department stated it would explore with larger recognised dog rehoming organisations whether they would share their rehoming checks. • The department confirmed it would write to main dog … (AI summary)
Response (Leicester City Council): • The Council made enquiries of various bodies with similar duties, including Dogs Trust, Birmingham Dog Homes, and the RSPCA, to understand their systems. • The Council conveyed learning from … (AI summary)
Overdue
Gavin Bradley, Mark Thorpe and Darren Thorpe
Concerns: The coroner questioned the feasibility of amending Riding Mill weir to incorporate a dedicated channel for canoes and kayaks, and constructing a safe upstream landing area with warnings for river exit during heavy flows.
Overdue
Kai Lambe
Concerns: The coroner raised concerns about the extreme risks posed by the weir and salmon chute at the location, noting insufficient warning signage. The report asks for improved safety measures and clarification of responsibility for the site.
Overdue
David Thomson
Concerns: The coroner notes that e-cigarettes powered by lithium-ion batteries are at risk of explosion if charged with an incorrect current from a compatible micro USB charger.
Overdue
Eliza Bashir
Concerns: The coroner identifies that products not classified as toys may lack lockable battery compartments. Concerns also include the need for national guidance for medical professionals on managing button battery ingestion and the accessible display of batteries in retail settings.
Response (Department of Health): • Officials shared the report with the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to explore addressing concerns with retailers. • The Department noted several national and international awareness campaigns … (AI summary)
Overdue
John Wright
Concerns: The report identified a need for regular vigilance training for trackside maintenance crews, detailed briefings on train routes near stations, and a balance between hearing protection and the ability to hear oncoming trains.
Overdue
Jade Anderson
Concerns: The coroner noted the deceased was attacked by out-of-control dogs kept in confined conditions lacking enrichment. Concerns were raised that fragmented, breed-specific dog control legislation is ineffective in preventing bite incidents and causes confusion for law enforcement.
Response (Department for Enviroment Food and Rural Affairs): • The government confirmed it had extended the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and introduced new powers under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014 to address irresponsible dog ownership. … (AI summary)
Responded
Max Carlton-Smith
Concerns: The coroner noted the absence of on-site medical assistance, delayed emergency response, inadequate ventilation, and unregulated fire exits at an unlicensed rave. The report also identified police's limited powers to proactively prevent such events in squatted commercial premises and insufficient resources for intervention.
Response (Home Office): • The Home Office stated its assessment that police possess sufficient powers under sections 63 and 64 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to prevent and stop … (AI summary)
Responded
Isaac Nash
Concerns: The coroner noted that the river estuary part of Aberffraw beach can be subject to very strong currents, of which the public are unaware without local knowledge. The report suggests erecting signs to warn the public of this potential danger.
Response (Response Isle of Anglesey County Council): • The Council held six meetings with the local community, including the Aberffraw Community Council. • A risk assessment was undertaken by the Council's Maritime Team, and arrangements are in … (AI summary)
Responded
John Darling
Concerns: The coroner noted an unguarded cafe platform edge with a metre drop, posing a fall risk, particularly for children or those in buggies, a risk exacerbated by an incline. The planning department had not required a safety barrier.
Overdue
Brenda Leyland
Concerns: The coroner noted the free availability of large volume helium canisters, with no controls on individual purchases and no modified control valves to restrict gas release.
Response (Department of Health): • The Department of Health has been working with Samaritans, the British Compressed Gases Association, and other government departments. • The Department has met with the British Retail Consortium on … (AI summary)
Responded
Joseph Allison
Concerns: The coroner noted that service engineers lacked specific training and equipment to identify a defect in the Minivator 2000 stairlift. Additionally, no national safety recall had been issued to alert end-users or the wider industry to the product's risks.
Response (Handicare): • Handicare engineers received specific training on the Minivator 2000 defect, were issued feeler gauges, and this training was incorporated into the new engineer induction programme. • The company contacted … (AI summary)
Response (BHTA): • Handicare adjusted internal processes and training for in-house engineers, and BHTA will remind manufacturer members about providing ongoing training for field safety issues. • BHTA will recommend that the … (AI summary)
Responded
Jack Rowe
Concerns: The coroner noted that the lack of regulations in the UK requiring child-resistant fencing for private swimming pools could contribute to future child drownings.
Response (Department for Communities and Local Government): • The Department for Communities and Local Government stated that building regulations are not considered the best method to ensure swimming pool safety. • The Department noted that building regulations … (AI summary)
Overdue
Oliver Asante-Yeboah
Concerns: There is a lack of formal regulation for non-medical providers of circumcision services, which the coroner notes could lead to future deaths.
Response (CQC): • The Care Quality Commission (CQC) stated that its regulatory remit is determined by statute and regulations. • The CQC confirmed it has no regulatory remit over non-therapeutic circumcisions performed … (AI summary)
Response (Department of Health): • The Department of Health stated it would copy the letter to the clinical lead of each Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in England. • This action is intended to highlight … (AI summary)
Responded
Arti Lakhani
Concerns: The coroner identified that the sale of e-cigarette fluid is not regulated or licensed.
Response (Department of Health): • The Nicotine Inhaling Products (Age of Sale and Purchasing) Regulations 2015 will restrict the sale of e-cigarettes and e-liquid refills to individuals over 18 from October 2015. • The … (AI summary)
Responded
Summer Robertson and Alice Barnett
Concerns: The coroner raises concerns about a general unawareness of rip current risks for individuals entering the sea and notes a lack of specific rip current risk assessment. There is also a need for clear guidance on how to escape rip currents if caught.
Overdue
Ashley Matthews
Concerns: The coroner noted insecure fencing allowed access to the site, with some perimeter fencing secured by cable ties, and that family members could access the site unchallenged after the death. Additionally, there were no warning signs on Bridge 26 about the dangers of high voltage cabling.
Response (British Transport Police): • Palisade fencing has been extended to prevent access to the over bridge. • Warning signs for electrocution have been placed on the over bridge. • Network Rail is investigating … (AI summary)
Responded
Ben Hiscox
Concerns: The distance between the touchline and the clubhouse was less than FA recommended guidelines, potentially putting players at risk, and the referee did not take action regarding this on the day.
Overdue
Joyce Plested
Concerns: The coroner noted safety concerns regarding a zebra crossing's proximity to a busy mini roundabout and store entrance. An expert suggested relocating the crossing further away and installing pedestrian barriers to enhance safety.
Overdue
Anthony Cleveland
Concerns: The coroner noted insufficient supervision to recognise a collapse and an inadequate resuscitation attempt in a gym setting. Concerns included a lack of adequate risk assessment for users, qualified first aiders, and formal national guidance for fitness centres.
Overdue
John Lomas
Concerns: Concerns were raised regarding the lack of liaison and generic risk assessment prior to a white water rafting trip, alongside an inadequate dynamic risk assessment of river conditions and an absence of preparatory training, water confidence tests, and a safety kayak. There was also no obligation to liaise with the water company about discharge.
Response (Sport Camp Tirol): • The company stated that rafting companies are now informed by the hydro plant of planned discharges in advance, and the company has decided not to conduct trips downstream on … (AI summary)
Responded
Scarlett Jukes
Concerns: The coroner identified that neither members of the public nor paid hunt staff are required to wear protective headgear complying with safety standards during hunting events, and the Master of Foxhounds Association recommendations currently permit non-compliant headgear.
Response: • The MFHA has initiated a full review of hats currently used for hunting by professional staff and followers. • The review will involve further expert crash testing of traditional … (AI summary)
Overdue
Carl Hughes
Concerns: The coroner raised concerns that body protection is not mandatory for motor cross competitors, believing it would have likely prevented the fatal injuries sustained in this case.
Response (Carl Hughes): • The MC Federation (MCF) challenged the coroner's findings regarding the cause of death and the timing of the death. • The MCF stated it would not mandate the wearing … (AI summary)
Responded
Alexander Hadley
Concerns: The coroner noted people were unaware of dangerous currents below a waterfall, creating a risk of future deaths. A warning sign is needed to inform people of the waterfall pool's hazardous characteristics.
Response: • Gwynedd Council stated it had ordered and received safety warning signs. • The council confirmed the signs would be placed near the waterfall pool to warn visitors of dangerous … (AI summary)
Responded
Matthew Wood
Concerns: The coroner identifies a lack of policy for reporting tall buildings encroaching on Heliport flight paths and insufficient consultation between planning and airport authorities on air safety. An unimplemented AAIB recommendation for assessing new obstacles before planning permission is also noted.
Response (Peterwood): • The London Heliport has continued correspondence with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Department for Transport (DfT) to progress consideration of official safeguarding. • The DfT has accepted the … (AI summary)
Response (Peterwood): • The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is conducting a review of the safety of onshore helicopter operations in the UK, including London airspace and H4, scheduled for completion by 30 … (AI summary)
Overdue
Emily Milligan
Concerns: The coroner noted an increase in the speed and power of leisure power boats, which creates additional risks that users should be made aware of to prevent accidents.
Overdue
Nicholas Milligan
Concerns: The coroner identifies that the increased speed and power of leisure power boats create additional risks, requiring users to be more aware to prevent accidents.
Overdue
Rio Andrew
Concerns: The report identifies a lack of regulation for private companies providing medical assistance at events, where medical knowledge was poor and CQC oversight was insufficient. It also highlights the unregulated status of 'ambulance technicians' and the absence of mentor suitability checks by private training providers.
Response (Association of Ambulance NHS): • The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) has previously raised concerns with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding the regulation of private ambulance providers at events. • AACE supports … (AI summary)
Response (Department of Health): • The Department stated its intention to consult on whether permanent providers of medical services at temporary events should be brought into the scope of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulation. … (AI summary)
Responded
Carl Dickerson
Concerns: The coroner noted that regulations preventing take-off in challenging conditions from licensed commercial aerodromes do not apply to non-commercial flights from unlicensed aerodromes. This regulatory gap persists despite a similar accident in the 1990s and prior recommendations for establishing a special category for corporate aviation.
Response (CAA): • The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published Safety Notice SN-2014/006 and produced CAP 686 to provide guidance for private and corporate helicopter operations. • The CAA instigated a review of … (AI summary)
Responded
Edward Haughey
Concerns: Regulations preventing take-off in poor visibility at licensed aerodromes do not apply to non-commercial flights from unlicensed aerodromes, a gap noted by the coroner despite previous accidents and recommendations.
Response (CAA): • The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published Safety Notice SN-2014/006 to provide guidance for private operators on establishing Aerodrome Operating Minima for IFR Departures. • The CAA instigated a review … (AI summary)
Responded
Select committee recommendations(31)
#28 —
Recommendation: L-category and micromobility vehicles (such as e-scooters) may make a small but important contribution to the EV transition, particularly in urban areas. However, uptake is being held back by insufficient safety regulations around both their manufacturing and use. (Paragraph 113) …
Response attribution not verified
#197 —
Recommendation: The central Arctic Ocean remains one of the remotest parts of the Arctic, but Mr Burgess told us that improvements in commercial ice-breaker technology have opened it for the first time to tourism. We heard that in the summer of …
Response attribution not verified
#196 —
Recommendation: Fishing accounts for most of the recorded shipping activity in the Arctic (41% of all ships), but Arctic tourism is growing. Data from the Arctic Council’s 2020 report, The Economy of the North , shows that cruise passengers in the …
Response attribution not verified
#110 —
Recommendation: The Committee heard that current Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 do not cover battery reuse and that there is a lack of regulatory clarity around battery reuse for energy storage products as well as old batteries being sold privately …
Response attribution not verified
#15 —
Recommendation: An e-scooter travelling on a pavement at a speed of up to 15.5 mph is a serious hazard both for the user and pedestrians. Local authorities need plans in place to monitor and discourage pavement use during rental trials in …
Response attribution not verified
#14 —
Recommendation: We understand that it may not always be practical or feasible for users of rental e-scooters to obtain and wear a helmet. It is important, however, that e-scooter operators involved with the trials encourage users to wear helmets, and where …
Response attribution not verified
#13 —
Recommendation: The Department must use the data gathered during the rental trials, in addition to qualitative and quantitative evidence from other countries, to determine which e-scooter design requirements are appropriate and necessary from a safety perspective. This exercise will help inform …
Response attribution not verified
#12 —
Recommendation: In its Response to this Report, the Department should clarify what principles it expects local authorities to follow when determining e-scooter speed limits in certain areas.
Response attribution not verified
#11 —
Recommendation: In our view, the speed of e-scooters should be suitable for the local environment they are deployed in. A “one size fits all” approach will not work. Speed limits in the trials can be determined at the local level by …
Response attribution not verified
#10 —
Recommendation: The Department should closely monitor the number and type of collisions that occur during the e-scooter rental trials to determine the future insurance requirements for both rental and privately-owned e-scooters, should the latter be legalised. (Paragraph 59) Safety risks and …
Response attribution not verified
#9 —
Recommendation: There are mixed views by stakeholders on whether, in the longer-term, there should be a mandatory requirement for e-scooter riders to have insurance, either for rental schemes or for privately owned vehicles. In our view, an e-scooter is more akin …
Response attribution not verified
#1 —
Recommendation: Privately owned e-scooters are already a familiar sight in many British towns and cities, despite remaining illegal to use on roads and pavements. They have the potential to offer a low cost, accessible and environmentally friendly alternative to the private …
Response attribution not verified
#25 — Require evidence of e-scooter schemes managing negative impacts on disabled people's street access.
Recommendation: The case of e-scooters demonstrates the importance of ensuring that enforcement is not an afterthought when new elements are introduced into transport networks. Should the Government eventually seek to legislate for permanent e-scooter rental schemes or use of privately-owned e-scooters …
Response attribution not verified
#15 —
Recommendation: HGV drivers should not park overnight in laybys or other unsuitable locations. It leaves drivers vulnerable to crime and is not conducive to rest and recuperation. Yet some drivers are forced to do this as managed facilities are full, while …
Response attribution not verified
#14 — Include guidance in Green Guide on measures to discourage drug use at sporting events
Recommendation: Alongside legal deterrents to drug taking at sporting events, we recommend that the Sports Ground Safety Authority includes guidance in the next edition of its Green Guide on measures to discourage drug use at sporting events. (Paragraph 65) Stewarding
Response attribution not verified
#13 — Undertake police work to understand drug prevalence and deterrence effectiveness at sporting events
Recommendation: We recommend that further work is undertaken by the police to understand the prevalence of drug supply and possession at sporting events. Such work should take account of the arrest and Football Banning Order data following the conclusion of the …
Response attribution not verified
#12 — Increasing Class A drug use at sporting events undermines accessibility; deterrents unclear
Recommendation: The increasing use of Class A drugs at sporting events is something that police and clubs should both be taking more seriously. Although a direct link between drug use and violence has not been proven, widespread drug taking is anti-social …
Response attribution not verified
#8 —
Recommendation: The Government should use the findings of its current lorry parking survey to set regional targets for building additional parking capacity. It should set up a joint Government-industry taskforce to ensure these targets are met.
Response attribution not verified
#55 —
Recommendation: We are concerned that potentially extremely vulnerable residents in receipt of unregulated support services do not currently benefit from the protection of regulation by the Care Quality Commission. We are encouraged by the Government’s stated commitment to improving standards in …
Response attribution not verified
#11 — Undertake alcohol sale pilots alongside improved hate crime and antisocial behaviour reporting
Recommendation: The Government’s alcohol sale pilots should be undertaken alongside our recommended improved reporting of hate crime and antisocial behaviour at matches to ensure that the impacts are fully understood before any further decisions are taken on alcohol sales. It should …
Response attribution not verified
#10 — Consult other major sporting bodies and fan groups on alcohol's role at all events
Recommendation: As part of its review into the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985, we recommend that the Government should consult with representatives of other major sporting bodies and fan groups beyond football to examine the role of alcohol …
Response attribution not verified
#9 — Confirm timing of Sporting Events Act 1985 review and alcohol sale pilot scheme plans
Recommendation: We recommend that, in its response to this report, the Government confirm the timing of its review of the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985 and its plans for an alcohol sale pilot scheme.
Response attribution not verified
#8 — Evidence on alcohol's impact at sporting events inconclusive for legislative changes
Recommendation: The evidence available on the impact of alcohol on disorder at football matches and for fans travelling on chartered services does not provide a compelling case either for the status quo or for a significant relaxation of the current legislation. …
Response attribution not verified
#9 —
Recommendation: Without clear direction from the Government’s planning legislation and guidance, building desperately-needed new driver’s facilities, and even upgrading old ones, is a tortuous process. Local authorities in Kent, and other parts of the country where supply chain movements are prominent, …
Response attribution not verified
#7 —
Recommendation: Overnight parking facilities for HGV drivers are insufficient, especially on key road freight routes. This lack of capacity is not new; the Department’s previous lorry parking survey identified it five years ago. (Paragraph 35) 32 Road freight supply chain
Response attribution not verified
#3 — Exclude fan tokens from all measurements of fan engagement in professional sports regulation.
Recommendation: The recent plateaus in professional sports leagues’ revenues and the zero-risk nature of crypto revenue for clubs has incentivised partnerships between professional sport and crypto companies. However, the unique relationship between clubs and fans means that fan speculation on sport-based …
Response attribution not verified
#45 — Expand on-site drug checking services and establish a dedicated licensing scheme for temporary events.
Recommendation: We recommend the expansion of on-site drug checking services at temporary events such as music festivals and within the night-time economy. We recommend that the Home Office establish a dedicated licensing scheme for drug checking at such events before the …
Response attribution not verified
#21 — Specific premises standards and extended enforcement powers are needed for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Recommendation: There should be specific premises standards for all beauty salons and non-CQC registered premises providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Local Authority Enforcement Officers should be given extended powers to enforce compliance with a nationally agreed set of premises standards.
Response attribution not verified
#18 — Introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures by July 2023.
Recommendation: The risk of exploitation of vulnerable groups seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures is too great and we recommend that to prevent further exploitation, the Department immediately draws up a clear timeframe for the consultation process. We urge the Government to make …
Response attribution not verified
#29 —
Recommendation: The proposal to make it easier for landlords to allow pets by making pet insurance a permitted payment under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 is a sensible and proportionate measure that could make a meaningful difference. On the other hand, …
Response attribution not verified
#10 — Unregulated use of agents and incentives in student recruitment risks mis-selling and inadequate oversight.
Recommendation: Some providers use agents or offer financial incentives to recruit students, practices that are not regulated.20 DfE told us it is planning to look at the use of agents, focusing particularly on whether there is any mis-selling of courses from …
Response attribution not verified
CQC inspection actions(1)
Scottish Fatal Accident Inquiries(6)
Mohammed Tasleen Iqbal
Recommendations. In the light of the evidence which emerged in the course of this Inquiry I was invited to make a number of recommendations: I do not make certain of those recommendations because, in my opinion, they went further than was appropriate for the scope of a Fatal Accident Inquiry and impinged on wider issues relating to the conduct of …
Sep 2001
Steven Allen
I believe that it makes good practice for the dive to be regarded as terminated once the diver is physically and safely on board the diving vessel. I understand that this is now the practice. Video recording should only be terminated and the diver recovery only equipment put away when the diver is physically and safely on board the diving …
Dec 2012
Graham Greig Paterson
(1) Consideration should be given by Scottish Government and relevant stakeholders to discovering a means, whether statutory or otherwise, to ensure that mountain guides in Scotland are properly qualified and equipped to provide a commercial mountain guiding service for adults. (2) The relevant authorities should inform the public of the importance for amateur climbers and hill walkers of at least …
Dec 2014
Lynn Herriot
(2) That in terms of Section 6(1)(c) - the reasonable precautions, if any whereby the death and any accident resulting in the death might have been avoided:- (a) If Scotsac had provided Lynn Herriot with detailed and proper instruction in the use of aqua lung equipment and methods of buoyancy control and had ensured that she had carried out “at …
Nov 2008
Laura McDairmant
Recommendation 1. (9) I heard evidence from Gavin Howat, Inspector of Health and Safety, who is employed by the Health and Safety Executive. He has specialised in the regulation of adventure activities within the Health and Safety Executive and has a wealth of experience in the sector. (10) Mr Howat advised the Inquiry that H.S.E. now has the responsibility for …
Jun 2010
John Andrew McCafferty
I would have thought that serious consideration should be given by anyone owning a caravan to having such a device installed. I would have thought that the same regulations that apply to other caravans and homes should apply to touring caravans to try and ensure that persons working on gas appliances in touring caravans are Corgi registered. I would have …
Mar 2009
Independent reviews(5)
Young Health & Safety Review — Rec 36
Abolish the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and replace licensing with a code of practice.
Other
Young Health & Safety Review — Rec 19
Shift from a system of risk assessment to a system of risk–benefit assessment and consider reviewing the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to separate out play and leisure from workplace contexts.
Other
Glover Landscapes Review — Rec 16
Proposal 16: Consider expanding open access rights in national landscapes Though it is not a core part of our review, and any look at open access needs a much more in depth investigation, we think there is a case for looking at whether further access rights should be established, or …
Other
Glover Landscapes Review — Rec 14
Proposal 14: National landscapes supported to become leaders in sustainable tourism We realise that increasing numbers of visitors is not without its challenges. One respondent to our call for evidence reflected that certain places were being overwhelmed: “their popularity heralds their demise”. We believe who comes, where they go, what …
Other
Tickell Review of the EYFS — Rec 6
I recommend that guidance for wraparound and holiday provision is embedded in the EYFS and that Ofsted continues to ensure that it is embedded throughout the inspection process.
Education
LGO / SPSO decisions(13)
25-012-482 — South Oxfordshire District Council
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council conducting a co-ordinated campaign against Mr X to destroy his business. We have not seen enough evidence of fault in the way the Council considered reports of noise nuisance and breaches of planning control. It is reasonable for Mr X …
LGO (Local Government & …
Environment And Regulation
Jan 2026
25-011-689 — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about an incident involving her young child that took place at a local water feature. This is because an investigation would not lead to anything worthwhile for Mrs X.
LGO (Local Government & …
Other Categories
Oct 2025
25-013-642 — Trafford Council
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of Mr X’s reports or noise and littering by his neighbours. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault by the Council and it is unlikely investigation would achieve any worthwhile outcome for Mr X.
LGO (Local Government & …
Environment And Regulation
Feb 2026
25-012-726 — Royal Borough of Greenwich
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s failure to act in response to his reports of noise nuisance. There is insufficient evidence of fault to warrant an investigation.
LGO (Local Government & …
Environment And Regulation
Feb 2026
21-017-907 — Broads Authority
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about liability for tolls for mooring and navigation under the Broads Act which is enforced by the Authority. It is reasonable for Mr X to seek a remedy in the courts to determine the status of his premises and the adjacent stretch of …
LGO (Local Government & …
Transport And Highways
Apr 2022
22-000-093 — North Hertfordshire District Council
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the temperature of a swimming pool. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council.
LGO (Local Government & …
Other Categories
May 2022
22-005-746 — Brighton & Hove City Council
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about damage to the complainant’s taxi during an inspection.
LGO (Local Government & …
Transport And Highways
Aug 2022
23-021-301 — London Borough of Harrow
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to Ms X’s reports of unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) operating in her area. This is because we are unlikely to find evidence of fault by the Council sufficient to warrant an investigation.
LGO (Local Government & …
Environment And Regulation
May 2024
24-007-429 — Westmorland and Furness Council
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to allow an event in a public park. This is because it is reasonable to expect Mr X to have used his right of appeal to court.
LGO (Local Government & …
Environment And Regulation
Nov 2024
24-011-306 — East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to concerns raised by Mr X in connection with a leisure centre car park and play area. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council or injustice caused to Mr X to warrant an investigation.
LGO (Local Government & …
Environment And Regulation
Nov 2024
22-000-714 — Charnwood Borough Council
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to take enforcement action against a food business. This is because it is reasonable to expect the complainant to have used their right of appeal to the magistrates courts.
LGO (Local Government & …
Environment And Regulation
May 2022
22-007-885 — Plymouth City Council
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a fine issued to Mr X for an expired scaffolding permit as any fault by the Council has not caused Mr X a significant injustice.
LGO (Local Government & …
Transport And Highways
Oct 2022
24-005-188 — Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Summary: Miss X complained about the Council’s management of a miniature railway following an incident. She also complained about the Councils complaint handling. Miss X said this distressed her and her family. We have discontinued our investigation as the Health and Safety Executive is better placed to consider the matters …
LGO (Local Government & …
Other Categories
Not Upheld
Nov 2024