In a household with small children or elderly people, the question of whether or not to have a lock on the bathroom door can pose quite a problem. We have found a way of ensuring privacy for all without the use of a lock which cannot be opened from the outside in an emergency. Instead of the conventional bolt or lock operated by a key, use a 'hook and eye' which can be bought from any hardware store. Should it ever be necessary to enter the bathroom when it is fastened from the inside, access is easily gained by disengaging the latch, pushing the door gently to open it just a fraction, then flicking the hook from the eye by means of a long rigid instrument such as a ruler.
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