§ Sir Julian CritchleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the use by the Metropolitan police of American Kwik-Kuffs and of the level of pain which they inflict. [36308]
§ Mr. MacleanA review of the use of rigid handcuffs and other self-defence, arrest and restraint techniques has recently been completed by the Association of Chief Police Officers. A training manual on rigid handcuffs has been produced which advises on the technique for applying the handcuffs, points out the injury potential of incorrect application and stresses that the handcuffs should never be twisted. I am satisfied that this manual provides useful guidance for all police forces including the Metropolitan police.