Employment Act 1968 s 105B
s 105B No unnecessary restraint
105B.—(1) The person arrested must not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his or her escape.[26/2013]
(2) An inspecting officer may use handcuffs or any similar means of restraint on a person arrested to prevent him or her from —(a)
inflicting any bodily injury to himself, herself or others;
(b)
damaging any property;
(c)
creating any disturbance; or
(d)
escaping from custody.[26/2013]
(3) The handcuffs or similar means of restraint must not be used for the purpose of punishment.[26/2013]
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