Concerns raised 9 Lack of written guidance on safe storage of items seized during searches View source Lack of written guidance on the required extent of searches of ticket holders by security staff View source Licence permitting future similar events within Warehouse 34 View source Lack of written guidance on scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff View source Lack of written guidance on robust recording of items seized during searches View source Lack of written guidance on the required numbers of security staff at dance music events View source Lack of a robust internal consultation protocol for planning and holding similar dance music events View source Lack of written guidance on robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken View source Lack of written guidance on the numbers and qualifications of first aid staff at dance music events View source See 6 more concerns
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Ellie Mae Knowles · Prevention of Future Deaths report
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Ellie Mae Knowles attended a dance music event on 5 November 2016, consumed MDMA, became unwell, and later died due to methylenedioxymethamphetamine toxicity. The report identified concerns about event search procedures, record-keeping, staffing and future planning of similar events, including the continued existence of a licence for such events at the premises.
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× Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of written guidance on safe storage of items seized during searches
Wider context from the report “Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below:
(1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of:
a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events
b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events
d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff
f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of written guidance on the required extent of searches of ticket holders by security staff
Wider context from the report “Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below:
(1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of:
a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events
b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events
d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff
f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Licence permitting future similar events within Warehouse 34
Wider context from the report “Although evidence was given on behalf of Hoults Ltd that no further similar events are to be held within Warehouse 34, Hoults Yard, a licence permitting such events in the future remains in force .
(1) That Hoults Ltd should establish a robust internal protocol requiring consultation with Northumbria Police Licensing Officer, Newcastle City Council Licensing Officer and all other appropriate stakeholders as a precondition to the planning and holding of similar dance music events within their premises at any future time.
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of written guidance on scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
Wider context from the report “Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below:
(1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of:
a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events
b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events
d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff
f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of written guidance on robust recording of items seized during searches
Wider context from the report “Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below:
(1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of:
a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events
b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events
d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff
f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of written guidance on the required numbers of security staff at dance music events
Wider context from the report “Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below:
(1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of:
a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events
b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events
d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff
f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of a robust internal consultation protocol for planning and holding similar dance music events
Wider context from the report “Although evidence was given on behalf of Hoults Ltd that no further similar events are to be held within Warehouse 34, Hoults Yard, a licence permitting such events in the future remains in force.
(1) That Hoults Ltd should establish a robust internal protocol requiring consultation with Northumbria Police Licensing Officer, Newcastle City Council Licensing Officer and all other appropriate stakeholders as a precondition to the planning and holding of similar dance music events within their premises at any future time .
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of written guidance on robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
Wider context from the report “Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below:
(1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of:
a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events
b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events
d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff
f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items
” Open source report × Source evidence
How this individual concern was interpreted PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Nbhd Group Limited; that does not assign responsibility.
PFD Monitor interpretation Lack of written guidance on the numbers and qualifications of first aid staff at dance music events
Wider context from the report “Although oral evidence of remedial action and change in practice was provided by Shindig Events Ltd, the Coroner remained concerned as detailed below:
(1) No evidence was provided of written guidance/direction for Shindig Events Ltd employees and/or those with whom they subcontract of standards required in respect of:
a. Numbers and qualifications of first aid staff to be provided at dance music events
b. Robust recording by first aid staff of patients attended and action taken
c. Numbers of security staff required at dance music events
d. Scrutiny of the licence to operate status of security staff
e. Extent of search of ticket holders required to be undertaken by security staff
f. Robust system for recording items (including controlled drugs) seized at search and safe storage of those items
” Open source report
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