Bøker av David Holding

Dr David Holding considers the basics of clinical negligence for legal students, the interested general public and for those who might be considering a clinical negligence claim. Utilising case examples, Dr Holding discusses the development of the UK's health service, the principles of clinical negligence, the consent to medical treatment and clinical negligence procedures. A fascinating read for anyone interested in health and justice. Published by Words Are Life. Please support independent publishers.

Interested in Forensic Science?'Forensic Science Basics' is comprehensive in its coverage of the fascinating subject of forensic science. Factual and detailed, it is also easy reading for those who wish to gain a basic introduction to this particular area of science, while also being a source of reference for the more 'scientifically orientated' reader.David Holding provides non-technical coverage of how UK crime scene investigations and forensic analyses are conducted, taking the reader on a journey of discovery, beginning with the crime scene itself, progressing through the examination and analysis of recovered evidence, culminating in the presentation of forensic evidence at a criminal trial.The book covers such topics as time of death, causes of death, weapons used in crime, identity of offenders, bloodstain analysis and document examination.By following this chronological sequence, the reader becomes an active participant in the whole process of investigating crime!Dr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics. Published by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!

The Case of Harold Shipman, Serial Killer DoctorThis book, the first of a trilogy, takes the reader into the essentially private world of doctors, each from different backgrounds but all with one common thread running through their lives - they were all English general medical practitioners and they were all put on trial for murder.This first work is concerned with the case of Dr Harold Shipman, one of the most prolific serial killers in British legal history, and it seeks to answer the most important question of all.Why a well-respected, popular family GP, and prominent member of his local community, was at the same time killing over 215 of his trusting and mainly elderly patients in what have been described as 'near perfect crimes'. His early life and medical career are examined to identify a possible 'trigger' to explain his killing obsession, culminating in his eventual arrest and trial. It also considers the numerous failings of those systems which were designed to safeguard patients, yet failed so miserably. It considers the findings of the definitive Shipman Inquiry, which was divided into two distinct parts. The first part examined the individual deaths of Shipman's patients, whilst the second part examined the systems in place that failed to identify his crimes. The Inquiry Team also carried out a separate investigation into all the deaths certified by Shipman during his time as a junior doctor at Pontefract General Infirmary, West Yorkshire.The Inquiry published a total of six reports. The first concluded that Shipman killed at least 215 patients, the second report found that his last three victims could have been saved if the police investigation had been carried out more efficiently. The third report found that by issuing death certificates stating 'natural causes'.Shipman was able to evade investigation into deaths by the Coroner. The fourth report called for more stringent controls on the use and issuing of 'controlled' drugs. The fifth report on the regulation and monitoring of GPs, criticised the General Medical Council (the GMC) and recommended an overhaul of its constitution to ensure it was more focused on protecting patients rather than doctors. The sixth and final report, published in 2005, concluded that Shipman had killed in the region of 250 patients.This work concludes with an assessment of those psychological traits which may provide a final clue to that elusive question: Why?This title is the first in a series of three books on killer doctors. Search on Amazon for David Holding's books on Dr Buck Ruxton and Dr John Bodkin Adams.Dr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics.Published by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!

The Pretoria Pit DisasterThis work charts the events of the Lancashire Pretoria Pit disaster in December 1910. It reflects on the devastation it left to many local communities whose main source of employment was coal. The main sources analysed are the Home Office Report on the disaster and the Report of the Inquest. The findings are presented in a format that will supplement existing material on the event. The book will also provide a reference source both for local historians and the general reader.Dr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics.Why This Title?"The title of the DVD was 'Black Christmas' but for the book, I've changed it to 'Bleak Christmas'. Bleak is better because it is usually a happy time... but it wasn't. You had coffins coming left right and centre-right over Christmas... so it was a bleak Christmas. And butchers were giving away food it was so bad. How do you celebrate where there are 344 men and boys killed?"The Author's Thoughts"There are some people who believe that disasters and other tragedies are too emotive and personal to be the subject of debate, scrutiny and analysis. And, as such, they are best consigned to history.I find it very difficult to share this belief. I firmly believe that it is only by revisiting past events that one is able to fully understand the lessons of history and move forward with confidence. We owe it to future generations to preserve the legacy that history offers us and to bear testimony to those who have gone before. It is to the memory of those men and youths who lost their lives in the Pretoria disaster that this film is dedicated."(David Holding, speaking as Historical Advisor in a Steve Looker/Reel Visions film.)How The Author's Research Began"My involvement with this particular event evolved from research I carried out into several past and more recent disasters and the government response to these as a legal project. Living within the area covered by the Wigan Coalfield, I was fortunate to have the benefit of many former miners and colliery managers who provided me with valuable information. In particular, I spoke at length to a former electrician who actually worked at the Pretoria Pit until its closure in 1934.Whilst there are numerous books, articles and press reports covering this subject, 'Bleak Christmas' provides an alternative approach to the topic. Having literally ploughed through the entire Inquest and Home Office Reports of the disaster, this encouraged me to produce this book in a format which whilst accurately reflecting the findings in these two substantial reports, it is also presented in a format that captures the event in a sequential manner. The reader is taken on a journey through the various stages of the event to capture the enormity of the disaster. The work culminates with an overview of the devastating social and economic input the disaster had on the local communities involved.My overall aim in this work has been to provide readers with a readable yet balanced appraisal of the disaster, with sufficient evidence for them to arrive at their own conclusions regarding the disaster. My work does not diminish or undermine the views held by residents of the communities involved, who have to live with the memory of this devastating tragedy."

The 1918 Influenza Pandemic Has Much To Teach UsThe 1918 Influenza Pandemic was one of the most deadly events in human history, and understanding the events and experience of 1918 is of great importance to pandemic preparation. This book aims to address questions concerning the pandemic's origin, features and causes to provide the reader with an appreciation of the 1918 pandemic and its implications for future pandemics. This work caters to both the science-orientated and general reader in this crucial area of global and public health.Dr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics.Published by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!

A Great Injustice On A Grand Scale This work provides details of the official inquiries launched, post-Hillsborough, together with the new inquests and the criminal trials after. It is also an account of how the British establishment failed to deliver justice at every level and records a catalogue of failings in response to this major disaster. A 'grand scale' conspiracy went right to the top of the establishment and persisted because of collusion between the 'elites' in politics, police and media. But... the Hillsborough families prevailed against all the odds and retained their dignity in the face of great adversity. The reader is left to consider one vital question. "How did Parliament allow such injustice on this scale to remain for so long? The lasting lesson from this disaster is that there must never again, be any arbitrary time limit on justice and accountability. Published by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!

Lady Chatterley's Lover and Literary FreedomThe 1960 obscenity trial of DH Lawrence's 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' remains a symbol of freedom of expression. It is also a seminal case in British literary and social history.It has rightly been credited with being the catalyst which encouraged frank discussion of sexual behaviour so that it was no longer seen as a 'taboo' subject. This trial highlighted the gap between modern society and an out-of-touch establishment.When Penguin Books released a new unexpurgated edition of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' in 1960, they were charged with publishing obscene material contrary to the Obscene Publications Act of 1959. The trial of R v Penguin Books Limited, which ended in an acquittal for the publishers, was an important victory for freedom of expression, and saw publishing in Britain become considerably more liberal.This work introduces readers to the trial itself, describing the prosecution and defence opening and closing speeches to the jury, the examination of witnesses, before culminating in the judge's summing-up of the case and the final verdict.The witness statements, together with counsel's questioning are based on the trial transcripts as they were reported at the time without any omissions.In this way, the reader is provided with all the evidence that was available to the jury and invited to reach a considered assessment of the case.The work concludes by posing a question for the reader to consider;'Can certain literature 'actually' corrupt, or does it simply encourage expensive court trials and boost sales?' Dr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics.Published by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!

Most people will have heard of the murder of 13-year-old, Billie-Jo Jenkins in February 1997, in Hastings, East Sussex, and the discovery of her body by her foster father, Sion Jenkins. Everyone will have their own views as to what happened on that fateful day. This raises two pertinent questions. Where do we get our views from? And, what makes us think that we can possibly have any idea as to what actually happened? The chief suspect, Billie-Jo's foster father, Sion Jenkins, was subjected to a 'lynch mob' mentality, largely fuelled by the media and to seemingly endless legal processes. It became increasingly obvious that the police and some members of the judiciary, together with people that Jenkins considered friends (including his ex-wife) had a large part to play in what became a nightmare which Jenkins had to endure. This lasted from the day he discovered the body of Billie-Jo until he was finally acquitted, after having faced six years in prison, two appeals, and three criminal trials. This work exposes the deep failing of the criminal justice system. The deliberate tainting of the Jenkins children's evidence by the police, the failure by the police and CPS to disclose relevant information, together with attempts by the police at putting ideas into the head at Lois, Jenkins' ex-wife. Most people have faith in the criminal justice system, hence the saying 'mud sticks', because they cannot imagine that it can get it so wrong. Yet, the criminal justice system is damaged as is clearly demonstrated in this work. In this work, the reader is presented with the opportunity of experiencing a case which has become one of the greatest 'causes celebre' in British criminal history. The reader is invited to consider their own verdict based upon all the evidence presented to the juries in the three criminal trials. In arriving at their own conclusions, the reader will be able to balance the effects of ineptitude, confirmation bias, media 'hype', innuendo and misinformation, all of which were in plentiful supply in this case. This book brings into sharp focus the fact that it is unquestionably preferred to have all guilty people walk free than to have one innocent person in prison. At the heart of this case lies the truism that as soon as assumptions are made which are not supported by evidence, then the defendant in any criminal case faces an uphill struggle to obtain justice. Guilt must always be proven 'Beyond Reasonable Doubt'.

Buck Ruxton's Trial - One of the Most Publicised From 1930s UK Dr Buck Ruxton was an Indian born in Bombay in 1899 who eventually became a Lancaster GP. But this same doctor strangled his wife, killed his maid who had witnessed the incident and dissected their bodies ready for disposal in an isolated Scottish ravine. Once the 'jigsaw' of body parts was discovered, a painstaking investigation took place, which culminated in the eventual arrest and charging of Ruxton with the murders.This case is primarily remembered for the innovative forensic techniques employed to identify the victims, many of which are now standard practice in forensic science.This work involves the reader in every stage of the case, from the initial suspicions, through the police and forensic investigation, and culminating in the trial itself.The reader is provided with all the evidence available to investigators and the jury at the time. This will enable the reader to place themselves in the position of a juror at the trial and ultimately draw their own conclusions based on this evidence.Dr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics. Published by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!

John Bodkin Adams - a Killer Doctor The Trial of Dr John Bodkin Adams was David Holding's sixth publication with Words Are Life/Scott Martin Productions, and the second in our Doctors of Death trilogy.The trilogy centres on the criminal trials of three English general medical practitioners who stood trial for murder during the 20th century.Dr John Bodkin Adams practised as a GP in Eastbourne from the 1920s to the 1950s, and was tried and acquitted for the murder of a patient in 1957. He was regarded by some as a serial killer, and provided the model which was later followed by the infamous Doctor Harold Shipman - the subject of our first volume ('The Last Temptation' by David Holding - book available on Amazon).Read about "one of the greatest murder trials of the century." The author details the trial and looks into the legal principle of 'double effect', inviting the reader to consider their own verdict based on all the evidence. The author's legal experience and analytical thought processes are clearly in play throughout this fascinating book.Dr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics. Published by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!

Doctors In The Dock - Fascinating Murder Trials Of Three Medical DoctorsThis collection of cases takes the reader into the essentially private world of three general medical practitioners, all practising in England from the 1930s until the 1990s.Dr Harold Shipman Dr Buck Ruxton Dr John Bodkin Adams Their backgrounds are very different, but they are linked because they all stood trial for murder, with motives ranging from the power over life and death, and a preoccupation with social advancement and greed, to obsessive jealousy and paranoia.Each of these cases has attracted widespread public attention and has been the subject of numerous publications and documentaries. This work approaches the subject of murder in an innovative way.Each case commences with a brief outline of the subject's background, progresses to the criminal events, and culminates in details of the trial itself.This approach fully involves the reader rather than allowing them to remain as passive observers. It enables them to place themselves in the position of being a potential juror before being invited to consider their own verdict. Each of the cases concludes with an overview of the main aspects for the reader's final consideration.Published by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!Dr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics.

Oscar Wilde Trials - Celebrity, Intrigue, Art and Morality It is only given to very few people to be the principal figure in three Old Bailey trials, before three different judges, and at three consecutive court sessions, all in one year. This complexity is one of the fascinations of the 1895 Oscar Wilde trials. In addition, they embodied celebrity, sex, humorous dialogue, outstanding displays of advocacy and political intrigue woven with issues of art and morality.Wilde's prosecution of the Marquess of Queensberry for criminal libel, and Wilde's later prosecution for 'gross indecency', reveal a complex person at odds with a class-centred and morally ambiguous Victorian society.This work considers Wildes's famous trials in chronological sequence and invites the reader to participate as an observer and potential juror in the proceedings.Finally, the reader is encouraged to consider the evidence presented at each trial and arrive at their own conclusions. This work will be of particular interest to law students owing to the counsel's skillfully demonstrated advocacy skills. It also caters for the general reader with a particular interest in presenting criminal cases in the courts in England.Dr David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics. Published by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!