Mon Mar 21 2011 08:25:55
The deliberate use of pain to restrain young people in custody should be banned with immediate effect, a report has recommended.
The report, based on research carried out for the Office of the Children's Commissioner, called for the Youth Justice Board and Ministry of Justice to make the move to fall into line with international standards set out by the United Nations and the European Council.
Children's Commissioner for England Maggie Atkinson said: "We believe that the application of our recommendations would radically alter young people's experience of custody.
"If we want them to be constructive members of society, it is important that practices used to improve their behaviour do not result in a negative outcome for their mental health and emotional well-being."
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