Kevin Lovatt
15 Jan 2021 · Coroner Andrew Haigh · Staffordshire South
The coroner's concerns
1. use of force on prisoners with items in mouth
“- Following the investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman a recommendation was made that you should ensure that there is clear guidance and training on the safe use of force when resistant prisoners have items in their mouth which might compromise their breathing. In evidence at the inquest I heard that suitable training on this topic did not appear to have been delivered and that it would be appreciated by prison staff. I wonder therefore if the national training you provide could”