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UIN 185401

Prisons: Pepper Spray

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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16 May 2023

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24 May 2023 · Answer

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24 May 2023

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, under what circumstances HM Prison and Probation Service is authorised to withdraw the use of PAVA incapacitant spray from prisons.

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  1. 16 May 2023

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, under what circumstances HM Prison and Probation Service is authorised to withdraw the use of PAVA incapacitant spray from prisons.

    Source: Commons

  2. 24 May 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. We are closely monitoring the use ac...

    Source: Written answer

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