s 21B No unnecessary restraint
21B.—(1) The person arrested must not be subject to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his or her escape.
(2) An employment inspector may use handcuffs or any similar means of restraint on a person arrested to prevent the person from —(a)
inflicting any bodily injury to the person or others;
(b)
damaging any property;
(c)
creating any disturbance; or
(d)
escaping from custody.
(3) The handcuffs or means of restraint must not be used for the purpose of punishment.
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