Prison Officers: Pepper Spray

(asked on 30th April 2019) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what training his Department has provided to prison officers on the use of PAVA spray in prisons.


Answered by
Lucy Frazer Portrait
Lucy Frazer
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
This question was answered on 9th May 2019

Comprehensive training has been provided to those staff permitted to carry PAVA which covers the following;

Legislation and organisational policies specific to the carrying and use of PAVA

The physical effects of PAVA and aftercare for those who have been sprayed or exposed to PAVA.

Guidance on when PAVA could be used, also when it is not appropriate to use PAVA.

Practical training which includes the drawing, grip and discharge of PAVA.

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