The Brief: Prison Law Explained

Pava and Parole- Episode 10


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In October 2018, Prisons Minister Rory Stewart announced that officers in adult male prisons would be equipped with PAVA: a synthetic pepper spray, which temporarily incapacitates those it is used on. It was introduced following a trial to help reduce serious harm to prisoners and staff. John in HMP Holme House has asked how you can appeal if you think it is being misused.

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The Brief: Prison Law ExplainedBy Prison Radio Association