Regulation 15 Amendment to Article 2 (Definitions)

In Article 2 (Definitions), at the end, insert the following definition—

• ““ordinary handcuffs” means handcuffs which meet all the following conditions:

  1. (i)

     their overall dimension including chain, measured from the outer edge of one cuff to the outer edge of the other cuff, is between 150 and 280 mm when both cuffs are locked;

  2. (ii)

     the inside circumference of each cuff is a maximum of 165 mm when the ratchet is engaged at the last notch entering the locking mechanism;

  3. (iii)

     the inside circumference of each cuff is a minimum of 200 mm when the ratchet is engaged at the first notch entering the locking mechanism; and

  4. (iv)

     the cuffs have not been modified to cause physical pain or suffering.”.