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UIN 180189

Prisons: Pepper Spray

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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14 April 2023

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24 April 2023 · Answer

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24 April 2023

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of equipping prison staff with PAVA incapacitant spray on the (a) principle of explain or reform and (b) public sector equality duty.

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  1. 14 April 2023

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of equipping prison staff with PAVA incapacitant spray on the (a) principle of explain or reform and (b) public sector equality duty.

    Source: Commons

  2. 24 April 2023

    Answer

    PAVA is intended to protect staff and prisoners in very serious assaults. Safe implementation of PAVA use is accompanied by clear and explicit guidance ensuring staff are confident as to when PAVA spray should be used. Staff can use the PAVA spray where t...

    Source: Written answer

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