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<table><tbody><tr><td><p>The Youth Custody Service does collect data on the use of
personal safety techniques. The reasons for using these techniques are outlined in
Prison Service Instruction 30/2015 (Amendment to Use of Force Prison Service Order
1600). The department publishes data on the use of force, and Non-Minimising and Managing
Physical Restraint on young people in custody. The data is published annually and
can be found via the link below. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/youth-justice-statistics-2017-to-2018"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/youth-justice-statistics-2017-to-2018</a>
The safety and welfare of young people held in custody is our highest priority. Restraint
is only ever used as a last resort, where there is a risk of harm, and no other form
of intervention is possible or appropriate. Every incident of restraint, including
those involving personal safety techniques is reviewed individually by Her Majesty’s
Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) staff to consider whether any lessons can be
learned for the future. Charlie Taylor has been asked to review the Department’s policy
on the use of pain-inducing techniques in the restraint of children and young people
in the secure estate to ensure that our approach remains appropriate for the youth
estate and in line with the latest research. He is due to report back to Ministers
with his findings in the coming months.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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