§ Dr. VisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many times restraint has been used on children in each of the secure training centres in each of the last five years. [176784]
§ Paul GogginsThe table shows how many times restraint has been used in each secure training centre. The figures given cover the period since the centre opened, with the exception of Medway (which opened in September 1998), where data is available from January 2000. Hassockfield opened in September 1999 and Rainsbrook in July 1999.
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Medway n/a 703 845 814 1611 702 Hassockfield 220 694 820 825 922 341 Rainsbrook 286 582 465 822 756 185 Only certified custody officers who have completed a course of instruction delivered by approved trainers may take part in restraints in Secure Training Centres. They are required to attend regular refresher courses to maintain their certification.