United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 185401
Prisons: Pepper Spray
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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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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
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...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-05-16/185401
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1628224
- uk · wq-1628224 · source updated 24 May 2023